DeSantis ends 2024 campaign with discredited Churchill quote
Governor Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential Campaign with a Controversial Quote
In a campaign filled with missteps and blunders, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida made one final mistake as he suspended his run for president. In a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, DeSantis used a quote attributed to the legendary British prime minister, Winston Churchill, despite it being debunked by the International Churchill Society.
“Winston Churchill once remarked — Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts,” DeSantis said in his announcement.
This quote, often seen on motivational posters and coffee mugs, has been widely shared on social media and the internet. However, the International Churchill Society has confirmed that it is indeed fake. After thoroughly researching over 50 million words written by and about Churchill, including his books, articles, speeches, and papers, the group found no evidence of this quote.
Upon closer examination, it seems that the quote used by DeSantis is a combination of two separate quotes by Churchill. He did say, “No one can guarantee success in war, but only deserve it,” and “Success always demands a greater effort.”
End of a Presidential Campaign
After a disappointing performance in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses, Governor Ron DeSantis has decided to suspend his Republican presidential campaign. Despite high expectations of challenging former President Donald Trump, DeSantis fell short and made the difficult decision to end his White House bid.
DeSantis concluded his announcement with a heartfelt message, saying, “Thank you, and God bless.”
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How did Governor DeSantis end his presidential campaign and what message did he convey in his announcement
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has ended his presidential campaign in the midst of controversy. While making his announcement, he used a quote attributed to Winston Churchill that has been debunked by the International Churchill Society.
In a video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), DeSantis stated, “Winston Churchill once remarked – Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” However, the International Churchill Society has confirmed that this quote is in fact fake. After extensive research on Churchill’s writings, including his books, articles, speeches, and papers, the group found no evidence of this quote.
Upon further examination, it appears that the quote used by DeSantis is a combination of two separate quotes by Churchill. He did say, “No one can guarantee success in war, but only deserve it,” and “Success always demands a greater effort.”
This controversy adds to a campaign filled with missteps and blunders for Governor DeSantis. After a disappointing performance in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses, he has decided to suspend his Republican presidential campaign. Despite high expectations of challenging former President Donald Trump, DeSantis fell short and made the difficult decision to end his White House bid.
In his announcement, DeSantis left the political arena with a heartfelt message, saying, “Thank you, and God bless.”
For more news, you can visit The Washington Examiner by clicking here.
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