DeSantis claims ‘woke ideology’ impacts all aspects, and he’s the sole fighter against it.

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Taking a Stand Against Woke Culture

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is not afraid to make his stance against “woke” culture known. In a recent radio interview, he boldly declared, “I’m the only guy running who’s been very clear about that issue.”

DeSantis has faced criticism from both the Left and the Right for his focus on what some call “culture wars.” However, he firmly believes that this ideology has far-reaching effects on various aspects of society. “This woke ideology impacts the economy, the military, criminal law, everything,” he emphasized during his conversation with South Carolina state Sen. Josh Kimbrell on The Morning Answer.

Fighting for Freedom

“Our freedom is under assault as woke infects more institutions,” DeSantis warned. “I’ve defeated the woke in Florida. As president, together we will defeat the woke all across this country.”

One of the battles he proudly recounts is his confrontation with the Walt Disney Company, which some of his Republican primary opponents criticized as not aligning with conservative principles.

“Every Republican presidential candidate, including Donald Trump, has attacked me for standing up against Disney regarding the sexualization of children,” the governor revealed. “In Florida, we said, ‘It’s not appropriate to be doing this in school.’ They opposed us — they were trying to jam this curriculum into our school. And traditionally, in Florida, if Disney weighed in, they would get their way. But I was willing to stand up. We said no.”

DeSantis firmly believes that the Republicans opposing his fight with the company are prioritizing a woke corporation over the well-being of parents and children. “If we can’t draw a line in the sand and say, you know what, the kids are off limits, do not bring your agenda to our kids. When they go to school, they have a right to have a traditional, normal education without having a teacher telling a first grader that they may have been born in the wrong body. It’s totally unacceptable,” he passionately expressed.

Earlier this year, former President Donald Trump criticized DeSantis’s battle with Disney, suggesting that the governor was being “destroyed” by the company. DeSantis, however, fired back, accusing Trump of taking Disney’s side in the matter.

DeSantis vs. Trump: A Clash of Perspectives

While DeSantis and Trump may have their differences, one point of contention arose when Trump began questioning the term “woke” last month.

“I don’t like the term ‘woke’ because I hear, ‘Woke, woke, woke.’ It’s just a term they use, half the people can’t even define it. They don’t know what it is,” Trump stated during a campaign event.

Despite their disagreements, Trump still enjoys a comfortable lead among likely Republican primary voters, with 57% support, according to Morning Consult. In a hypothetical matchup against President Joe Biden, Trump also maintains a 3% advantage. DeSantis currently holds second place, with 19% support.

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