GOP debate: MTG and Gaetz criticize DeSantis, sensing a melancholy.

Republican Representatives Critique Presidential Debate

Following the first Republican presidential debate, which former President Donald Trump⁤ chose not to⁢ attend, Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) took the opportunity to share ⁣their thoughts on the candidates who participated and defend the former president.

“The most pathetic group ‌of people I have ​ever seen,” remarked Greene during an appearance on the Right Side Broadcasting Network after the debate. ‌However, both Greene ​and Gaetz agreed that Vivek Ramaswamy stood out as the most impressive person on the stage.

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Among the candidates,⁢ Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) faced the harshest criticism from Greene and Gaetz. Greene noted that she didn’t see him​ smile at all, while Gaetz added, “there’s a sadness there.” Gaetz further ‍observed that DeSantis seemed to seek his own approval by looking down at the conclusion of every answer, prompting him to delve into ⁣the psychological aspects of the debate.

Expressing their disappointment, both representatives ‌concluded that the Republican Party is “sliding backward” without Trump’s presence.

However, Gaetz ‍and Greene praised Ramaswamy for his performance. They particularly appreciated his defense of Trump and his pledge ⁤to ​pardon the former president if ⁢elected, as well as his call to halt aid to​ Ukraine.

For all his strengths, Greene did criticize Ramaswamy for his lack of political experience and relatively ⁢young age, expressing a preference for a candidate with more extensive engagement‌ in running‌ the country.

“In order to be president​ of the United States, I really want to see someone that’s been deeply engaged for‌ quite a long time,” she emphasized.

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