{"id":2050062,"date":"2023-09-29T17:58:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T21:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-calls-out-trump-for-social-media-attacks-debate-absence\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T18:00:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T22:00:46","slug":"desantis-calls-out-trump-for-social-media-attacks-debate-absence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-calls-out-trump-for-social-media-attacks-debate-absence\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis criticizes Trump&#8217;s online attacks, debate no-show."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/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-calls-out-trump-for-social-media-attacks-debate-absence%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=2050062&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--><blockquote>\n<h2>Florida\u200d Governor Ron DeSantis \u200bCalls Out President Trump&#8217;s Absence from Republican Events<\/h2>\n<p>During the second Republican Presidential\u200d Debate \u200con September 27, Governor Ron \u200bDeSantis took a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-democrat-who-fought-penalties-for-fentanyl-wants-5-billion-for-overdoses\/\" title=\"California Democrat seeks B to combat fentanyl overdoses, despite previous opposition to penalties.\">bold \u200dstance<\/a> against President Donald Trump, accusing him of being &#8220;missing in\u2064 action.&#8221; DeSantis emphasized that Trump should have been present on the debate stage to\u2062 defend his record, particularly regarding the $7.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-calls-out-trump-for-social-media-attacks-debate-absence\/\" title=\"DeSantis criticizes Trump's online attacks, debate no-show.\">8 trillion debt increase<\/a> that led to inflation.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/desantis-calls-out-republican-inaction-promises-to-fight-the-fight-as-president-5497935?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>DeSantis Calls Out Republican Party, Vows to &#8216;Fight the Fight&#8217; as President<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/26\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/ron-desantis-and-gavin-newsom-agree-to-debate-5498043?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom\u200c Agree to Televised Debate<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/25\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>DeSantis also addressed President Trump&#8217;s criticism of Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-vice-president-mike-pence-joins-the-heritage-foundation\/\" title=\"Former Vice President Mike Pence Joins The Heritage Foundation\">pro-life policies<\/a>, challenging him to explain his\u200d comments and face those who have\u200c been fighting for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/americans-remember-the-48th-annual-march-for-life\/\" title=\"Americans remember the 48th annual March for Life\">pro-life protections<\/a>. After the\u2064 debate, DeSantis continued \u200dhis critique of\u200d the former president during\u2064 an interview with Bill Hemmer\u200d on Fox News, emphasizing \u2064that \u200bTrump owes it to the voters to defend his decisions and why he did not fulfill\u200b his promises from 2016, such as draining the \u200bswamp.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis \u200bspeaks \u200dat the Iowa Faith &#038; Freedom Coalition&#8217;s fall banquet in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sept. 16, 2023. (Bryon\u200c Houlgrave\/AP Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>DeSantis challenged President Trump&#8217;s attacks on social media, urging \u2064him to step up and have a face-to-face debate. He \u2064expressed his\u2064 readiness to engage in a one-on-one discussion, highlighting that Trump&#8217;s recent criticisms \u2063have surpassed those directed at President Joe Biden. DeSantis is already scheduled to debate California Governor Gavin Newsom on Fox&#8217;s &#8220;Hannity&#8221; on November 30 in\u200c Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>Despite President Trump&#8217;s significant lead\u2062 in the polls, \u200cDeSantis dismissed it as a reason for his absence, \u200cstating that no one is entitled to anything. He emphasized his commitment to showing up everywhere and engaging with voters. DeSantis is currently touring all 99 counties in Iowa as part of\u2063 his Super PAC \u2064&#8221;Never Back Down,&#8221; having already visited 58 of them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks \u2063to voters in Red Oak, Iowa, on Sept. 16, 2023. (Courtesy of Never Back Down)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During the debate, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie also criticized President \u2063Trump, accusing him of avoiding the process. Christie commended the respect shown by all \u200ccandidates towards Republican voters\u200d and condemned\u200d Trump for dividing\u200b families and friends across the country.\u200b Both DeSantis \u200dand Christie aim to qualify for the third GOP \u200bPresidential Debate in \u2063Miami\u2062 on November 8.<\/p>\n<p>President Trump&#8217;s campaign has indicated that he will skip the Miami debate, \u2062but\u2062 he \u2064is scheduled to appear at the Florida Freedom Summit on November 4 in Kissimmee alongside DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does\u200d Trump&#8217;s lack of participation in important party debates \u2062and discussions undermine \u200cthe democratic process?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ate\u2064 Donald Trump \u2062speaks during the second Republican Presidential Debate on September 27. Governor Ron DeSantis criticized Trump for his absence\u200c from Republican events. (Photo: \u200bGetty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s comments\u200d highlight a growing divide within the Republican Party, as some members express frustration with Trump&#8217;s lack\u2063 of engagement and accountability. While Trump \u200cremains a revered figure \u2062among\u2064 a significant portion of\u200d the \u2063party&#8217;s \u200bbase, some Republicans, including \u200cDeSantis, have \u200cbecome increasingly vocal \u200din their criticism of his actions and\u200d rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s \u200ccall for\u2063 Trump&#8217;s\u200d presence\u200b at Republican\u2062 events is rooted in the \u200bbelief that leaders should take responsibility \u200dfor their decisions and be held accountable by their\u2063 peers. By refusing to participate in \u200dparty debates and discussions, Trump undermines the\u2064 democratic\u200c process\u200d and neglects his duty\u2064 to\u2064 engage in open dialogue with fellow \u2064Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>The absence of President Trump \u200bfrom Republican events also raises doubts about his commitment to the party and\u200b its values. \u200dIn \u200bthe absence of his presence, it becomes difficult\u200d for the party to present a unified front and effectively communicate its\u200b goals and policies to\u2063 the American people. Trump&#8217;s disregard for party events suggests a lack of dedication to building a strong and cohesive\u200d Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200b by not \u200bparticipating in Republican events, Trump misses an opportunity \u2064to defend his record and address criticisms directly. This silence leaves voters\u200c with unanswered questions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-omar-act-seeks-to-stop-lawmakers-from-enriching-spouses\/\" title=\"Republicans\u2019 \u2018OMAR Act\u2019 Seeks To Stop Lawmakers From Enriching Spouses\">undermines public trust<\/a>\u2062 in his leadership. The American people \u2063deserve \u2064transparency and accountability from\u2063 their elected representatives, and\u2062 the absence of President Trump from Republican events undermines these principles.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note \u2064that DeSantis&#8217;s criticism of President Trump does not necessarily indicate\u2063 a complete break from the former president. DeSantis\u200d has \u2064aligned \u2063himself with \u2062Trump on \u2063several policy issues and has been a vocal supporter of\u200c his administration in \u200bthe \u200dpast. However, DeSantis&#8217;s recent\u2063 comments demonstrate\u2063 a willingness to hold\u200b Trump accountable and highlight areas of disagreement.<\/p>\n<p>This public\u200b disagreement within the Republican Party is a sign \u200cof a\u2063 healthy\u2064 and vibrant democracy. It is\u200b vital\u2064 for political leaders to engage in open and\u200b honest debate, \u200deven within their own \u200dparty. This allows for the\u200d exchange of ideas, the \u200bexamination of policies,\u200d and ultimately, the best representation of the interests \u2062and values of the American people.<\/p>\n<p>As Governor\u2063 DeSantis calls out\u200d President Trump&#8217;s absence\u200c from Republican events, it sends a \u200cclear message that leaders should be present, engaged, and accountable \u2064to\u200d their\u2064 party \u2062and constituents. The Republican Party, and any political party, cannot\u200b thrive if its \u200bleaders\u200d fail\u2064 to actively participate and contribute to the democratic process. It is crucial for leaders to\u200c be present\u2062 and \u200ddefend their decisions, \u200cengage \u2064in dialogue \u200dwith their peers, and address the concerns and criticisms\u2062 of the American people.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Governor\u200c DeSantis&#8217;s bold stance reflects a \u200bgrowing\u200b sentiment within\u2064 the Republican\u2063 Party that leaders must \u200cdemonstrate responsibility, engagement, and\u2064 accountability. By calling out President Trump&#8217;s absence from Republican events, DeSantis emphasizes the importance of unity, transparency, and open dialogue within the party. It is through these principles that the party can \u2062best serve the American\u200b people and uphold the \u200dvalues of democracy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized President Donald Trump for his absence at Republican events, stating, &#8220;Donald Trump is missing in action.&#8221; DeSantis expressed his disappointment during the second Republican Presidential Debate, emphasizing that Trump should have been present on the stage, as he owed it to the party.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2129,"featured_media":2050063,"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":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2050062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"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\/2050062","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\/2129"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2050062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2050062\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2050063"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2050062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2050062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2050062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}