Mace slams DeSantis for ‘listless vessels’ comment: ‘I don’t get it’
Rep. Nancy Mace Criticizes Gov. Ron DeSantis for Insulting MAGA Republicans
In a recent interview, Gov. Ron DeSantis made a derogatory comment about MAGA Republicans, referring to them as “listless vessels.” This remark was clearly aimed at the followers of former President Donald Trump, who have shown their support by joining Truth Social, a platform created by Trump after his temporary suspension from X, formerly known as Twitter.
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While Rep. Nancy Mace has had her differences with Trump in the past, as he endorsed her opponent for reelection in 2022, she strongly criticized DeSantis for attacking members of the Republican Party while actively campaigning for its nomination.
“I find it perplexing that anyone running for president would belittle and label half of the electorate as ‘listless vessels’ simply because they support the former president,” Mace expressed during an interview on Lawrence Jones Cross Country Saturday. ”It’s truly beyond me why he would do this, especially when we should be focused on uniting and building a stronger party.”
Mace went on to emphasize that DeSantis should not question the principles, values, or level of conservatism of MAGA Republicans. She believes that in order to rebuild the Republican Party, it is crucial to support one another, respect diverse conservative principles, and honor the democratic process during the primary elections.
On Wednesday, DeSantis will have the opportunity to defend his policies during the first GOP primary debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Both DeSantis and Trump have qualified for the debate based on their polling numbers and individual donations. However, it is worth noting that Trump has refused to sign the loyalty pledge, which commits candidates to not running as third-party contenders if they do not secure the Republican nomination. DeSantis, on the other hand, has signed the pledge. It is unlikely that Trump will participate in the debate.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Gov. Doug Burgum, Nikki Haley, and Sen. Rick Scott have also qualified for the debate and have signed the loyalty pledge. Additionally, former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie have expressed their intention to sign the pledge as well.
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