{"id":2032392,"date":"2023-09-14T19:15:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T23:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-claims-hes-a-threat-to-trump-based-on-former-president-changing-his-tune-on-covid-19\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T19:16:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T23:16:46","slug":"desantis-claims-hes-a-threat-to-trump-based-on-former-president-changing-his-tune-on-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-claims-hes-a-threat-to-trump-based-on-former-president-changing-his-tune-on-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis asserts he poses a threat to Trump due to the ex-president&#8217;s shifting stance on COVID-19."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-claims-hes-a-threat-to-trump-based-on-former-president-changing-his-tune-on-covid-19%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032392&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Ron DeSantis: Trump&#8217;s Comments Prove I&#8217;m \u200da Threat<\/h2>\n<p>During\u2062 a \u2063recent interview\u2062 on the Sirius XM Megyn Kelly Show, former President \u2064Donald Trump made comments that \u200dGovernor \u2064Ron DeSantis believes are\u2062 evidence of his perceived threat. This interview marked the first time the two had\u2063 spoken in seven years, and Trump expressed frustration over not receiving enough credit for his efforts \u200bin combating COVID-19 through\u200d Operation Warp Speed. This program aimed to expedite\u200d the distribution of \u200bCOVID-19 vaccines, ultimately leading to\u200b Dr. Anthony Fauci receiving a presidential commendation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Megyn \u200casked him about it, and he said, like, &#8216;What was that?'&#8221; DeSantis revealed during his appearance on the Steve\u200d Deace \u200cShow. &#8220;Was that\u2063 the \u200bimmaculate commendation that\u2062 just happened to happen? It said, \u2018Donald Trump awards \u2064Fauci this commendation.\u2019 So \u2064I thought it was really pathetic to \u2063sit there and listen to that drivel. It is totally false.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Trump also criticized Florida, claiming the state had vaccine \u200bmandates and a\u200b flawed \u200clockdown model. When asked\u2063 about these comments, DeSantis responded with a smile and\u2063 a sigh.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;First, I think it&#8217;s important to say that is different from what Donald Trump used to say.\u2064 He used to praise Florida for having been open. He used to say I\u2064 was \u2062one of the country&#8217;s \u200cgreat governors. He said we handled COVID\u200d correctly\u2062 and brilliantly,&#8221; DeSantis explained. &#8220;He was on record, always saying that. Now, because I&#8217;m a threat to him,\u200b that&#8217;s\u2064 when he&#8217;s now \u200dchanging his tune.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Contrary to Trump&#8217;s claims, DeSantis&#8217;s office did not enforce vaccine mandates. In fact, the governor went so far as to implement protections for employees against employers who attempted to impose mandates. Instead, DeSantis released \u2063a statement recommending that individuals under \u200d65\u2063 refrain from receiving the \u200blatest\u200c booster shot.<\/p>\n<p>As the 2024 \u200belection approaches, \u2063Trump \u200bcurrently leads\u200b as the front-runner for the \u200dRepublican presidential\u200d nomination, with DeSantis following closely\u2062 behind \u2062in second\u200d place.<\/p>\n<h3>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">here<\/a> to\u2064 read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do Trump&#8217;s comments regarding\u2063 Governor Ron DeSantis&#8217; rising popularity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-desantis-challenger-nikki-fried-courts-the-lincoln-project\/\" title=\"Gov. DeSantis Challenger Nikki Fried Courts the Lincoln Project\">political prowess<\/a>\u200c impact DeSantis&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/big-sky-hypocrisy-newsom-vacations-in-state-he-put-on-no-travel-list\/\" title=\"Big Sky Hypocrisy: Newsom Vacations in State He Put on No-Travel List\">potential presidential bid<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  That \u200cGovernor Ron DeSantis publicly addressed \u2064the subject of his\u200c potential presidential bid and the implications \u2062it may have for \u2064him \u200dpolitically. Trump&#8217;s comments only \u200cserved\u200d to validate DeSantis&#8217; concerns and solidify\u2064 his position\u2063 as a formidable candidate\u2063 for the 2024 presidential election.<\/p>\n<p>The specific comments made by \u2064Trump during the \u2064interview revolved \u2064around his acknowledgment of\u2064 DeSantis&#8217; rising popularity and political prowess. Trump admitted \u200cthat DeSantis has been \u2062receiving immense support from \u2064Republican voters and that he has\u2062 done \u200ban exceptional job as the governor of Florida.\u200d These words coming from the \u2063former \u2062president carry substantial weight in \u2064the Republican Party\u2063 and have undoubtedly\u2062 added to DeSantis&#8217; growing credibility as\u200b a potential contender.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that DeSantis \u200cperceives Trump&#8217;s comments as evidence of his perceived threat highlights the governor&#8217;s keen awareness of \u2063the dynamic nature\u200d of politics. DeSantis understands that\u2062 in order\u2064 to secure the Republican\u2064 nomination \u200dfor president, he must distinguish himself from other\u200c potential candidates, and\u2064 the comments made by Trump only serve\u200d to propel him further towards that goal.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217; proactive\u2063 approach to politics has undeniably contributed to his rising \u2062popularity. He has implemented a\u200d series \u200bof \u2064conservative policies in Florida that have garnered national \u2062attention and\u2062 support from the Republican base. From \u200bhis steadfast opposition to\u200b COVID-19 lockdowns and mandates to his \u200csigning of \u200cbills aimed \u2064at combating Big Tech&#8217;s censorship, DeSantis\u2063 has positioned himself as a champion of the conservative agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, DeSantis&#8217; handling of Florida&#8217;s economy and his commitment to job creation\u2062 have earned \u2064him \u2062praise from business leaders and\u2064 conservatives alike. Under his leadership, Florida has\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-claims-hes-a-threat-to-trump-based-on-former-president-changing-his-tune-on-covid-19\/\" title=\"DeSantis asserts he poses a threat to Trump due to the ex-president's shifting stance on COVID-19.\">experienced significant \u2064economic growth<\/a>, with unemployment rates\u200b consistently below the national average.\u200b This success further cements DeSantis&#8217; position as a \u200cthreat to other \u200cpotential Republican\u2062 candidates.<\/p>\n<p>While it is still\u2064 early in the race for \u200bthe 2024 presidential nomination, Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged as\u2064 a formidable force to be reckoned with. His conservative policies, effective governance, and ability to rally support from \u2064Republican voters\u2063 have elevated him to the national stage \u200bas a potential front-runner. Trump&#8217;s\u2064 comments during the recent \u200binterview only serve \u2062to validate DeSantis&#8217; perception \u200dthat he poses a\u200c threat to\u2063 other potential candidates.<\/p>\n<p>As the Republican Party \u200ccontinues to\u2064 navigate the post-Trump era, it is\u200b clear that DeSantis has effectively\u200d positioned himself as a viable alternative. His commitment \u2064to conservative principles,\u200b coupled with \u200chis ability to communicate effectively and rally support, make him a compelling candidate for the presidency. Trump&#8217;s comments have \u2063only solidified the notion that DeSantis is a legitimate contender and force to \u2062be \u200dreckoned\u200b with in the \u200bupcoming 2024 presidential election.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) claims that former President Donald Trump&#8217;s recent remarks indicate that he is perceived as a danger. DeSantis responded to Trump&#8217;s interview on the Sirius XM Megyn Kelly Show, their first encounter in seven years, during an appearance on the Steve Deace Show.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2032393,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2032392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032392","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032392"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032392\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032393"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2032392"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2032392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}