{"id":2058635,"date":"2023-10-06T22:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T02:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-defends-maga-after-clinton-calls-for-deprogramming-of-cult-these-are-patriotic-americans\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T22:38:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T02:38:51","slug":"desantis-defends-maga-after-clinton-calls-for-deprogramming-of-cult-these-are-patriotic-americans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-defends-maga-after-clinton-calls-for-deprogramming-of-cult-these-are-patriotic-americans\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis supports MAGA against Clinton&#8217;s call for &#8216;deprogramming&#8217; of &#8216;cult&#8217;: &#8216;They&#8217;re patriotic Americans.&#8217;"},"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\">26<\/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-defends-maga-after-clinton-calls-for-deprogramming-of-cult-these-are-patriotic-americans%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=2058635&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>Florida\u2064 Governor Ron\u200b DeSantis Defends \u2063Trump Supporters Against Hillary Clinton&#8217;s\u2064 &#8220;Cult&#8221; Remarks<\/h2>\n<p>During an interview this week, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton compared supporters of former President \u2063Donald Trump to a &#8220;cult&#8221; and suggested\u200c they needed &#8220;deprogramming.&#8221; However, Governor Ron DeSantis came to \u200btheir defense, emphasizing that \u200dthese individuals are patriotic Americans\u2064 who simply want to see the \u200dcountry succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Clinton made these remarks during a CNN interview, where she claimed that &#8220;MAGA extremists&#8221; were\u200b blindly\u200d following Trump&#8217;s orders. In response, DeSantis appeared on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Squawk Box&#8221; and\u200d rejected \u200cClinton&#8217;s characterization.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about Clinton&#8217;s comments, DeSantis firmly stated, &#8220;I don&#8217;t, I reject that. I mean, look, these are\u2062 patriotic Americans. They\u200c want to see the country do well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Host Joe Kernen then questioned\u200c how\u200d DeSantis planned\u2064 on \u200cwinning over Trump&#8217;s supporters if he criticized \u200bthe former president on the campaign trail. \u200dDeSantis explained that while some individuals \u2062would support Trump no matter what, the majority appreciate his accomplishments but also recognize his \u200climitations.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis highlighted Trump&#8217;s failure to fulfill certain promises, such as draining the swamp, having Mexico pay for the border wall, \u2064and reducing the national debt. He pointed\u200b out that Trump actually added $7.8 \u200dtrillion to the debt, making it a valid \u200ctopic for discussion.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, DeSantis believes he can make a compelling\u2062 case to\u200d Trump&#8217;s supporters, acknowledging their appreciation for\u2064 Trump&#8217;s achievements while addressing the concerns about his electability and \u200bpolicy shortcomings.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the interview below:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DESANTIS tears into\u2063 Hillary \u2062Clinton for \u2063attacking\u200d Trump supporters as &#8220;cult members&#8221;: &#8220;These are patriotic Americans.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Most Republicans &#8220;appreciate&#8221; what Trump did\u200d but \u2064&#8221;also \u2064understand that he&#8217;s \u2063got limitations in terms of his\u200b electability. He would be\u2064 a lame duck on day one if\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LMW9M0YL3F\">pic.twitter.com\/LMW9M0YL3F<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DeSantis War\u200c Room \ud83d\udc0a (@DeSantisWarRoom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DeSantisWarRoom\/status\/1710300332557816280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What impact does respectful and inclusive political\u2063 language \u2064have \u2064on fostering unity and productive\u2064 conversations?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Entitled to their own beliefs\u200d and should\u2062 not be\u200c demeaned\u200b or subjected to deprogramming. <\/p>\n<p>In a recent interview, Hillary Clinton made controversial remarks about supporters of former President Donald Trump, labeling them as members of a &#8220;cult&#8221; and\u2064 implying that they require deprogramming \u2064to alter their viewpoints. These statements have ignited a heated debate regarding the nature of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vivek-ramaswamy-heckled-at-evangelical-summit-whos-your-god\/\" title=\"Vivek Ramaswamy faced heckling at evangelical summit: 'Who is your God?'\">political \u2064discourse<\/a> and the right\u200d to hold different perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, known for his unwavering support of conservative values, took a stand \u2062in defense of these Trump supporters. Recognizing\u2062 the fundamental importance of freedom of thought and expression, \u2062Governor DeSantis firmly rebuked Clinton&#8217;s comments, highlighting the need to \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-defends-maga-after-clinton-calls-for-deprogramming-of-cult-these-are-patriotic-americans\/\" title=\"DeSantis supports MAGA against Clinton's call for 'deprogramming' of 'cult': 'They're patriotic Americans.'\">respect differing political ideologies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>One of the pillars of a democratic society is the freedom to\u2063 support and endorse the political candidate of one&#8217;s choice. Each citizen has the right to express their opinions and stand\u200d behind the leader they believe will best represent their interests. For Clinton to dismiss \u2064Trump supporters as a &#8220;cult&#8221; is\u200b not only disrespectful, but it disregards an essential aspect \u200dof \u200bdemocracy \u2013 the\u2064 diversity of opinions.<\/p>\n<p>Governor DeSantis \u2063rightly emphasized that these individuals, who proudly \u200drallied behind Donald Trump, have\u2062 just as much right to their beliefs as anyone else. They should not be \u2062subjected \u200cto deprogramming or\u200b demeaned simply because their political views differ from those of Clinton or other critics. It is vital to maintain a society where all individuals can freely express themselves without fear of being labeled and ostracized.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Governor DeSantis highlighted the need for a \u200bmore respectful \u200band <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-voters-could-set-elected-officials-salaries-with-new-ballot-measure\/\" title=\"New ballot measure in Oregon allows voters to determine officials' salaries.\">inclusive political landscape<\/a>. He expressed concern that such divisive language, as demonstrated\u200d by Clinton, \u200donly further divides the nation and\u200d prevents \u2064productive dialogue. Instead \u2063of resorting to \u2064name-calling and belittling, we should encourage healthy debates and constructive conversations centered around policy differences.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2062is worth noting that these\u2062 remarks by Clinton are not isolated \u2063incidents. Throughout history, politicians and\u2063 public figures \u2063have often resorted to derogatory terms and labels\u200c to\u200c undermine their\u200b opponents. Such tactics only\u2064 serve\u200c to heighten tensions and deepen divisions within society. If we\u200d are to foster unity and strengthen democracy, \u2064we must\u200b rise above such behavior.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200c conclusion, Governor\u200b Ron DeSantis&#8217; \u200cdefense of Trump supporters against \u2064Hillary Clinton&#8217;s \u2063derogatory remarks is an important reminder of the significance of free and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/censorship-is-the-threat-to-democracy-not-elon-musk\/\" title=\"Censorship Is The Threat To Democracy, Not Elon Musk\">open political discourse<\/a>. Regardless\u200d of\u200c one&#8217;s political views, everyone \u200bshould be treated with respect and dignity. To label\u200d an entire group of people as a &#8220;cult&#8221; \u200band suggest they need deprogramming is not only disrespectful but\u2063 also undermines \u200bthe principles\u200d upon which\u2063 our democracy was \u2063built. It is crucial that\u2064 we strive for respectful conversations that encourage the exchange\u2064 of\u2064 ideas and promote a more inclusive\u2063 and united nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defended Trump supporters, responding to Hillary Clinton&#8217;s recent comment about the need to &#8220;deprogram&#8221; them, likening them to a &#8220;cult.&#8221; Clinton made these remarks during a CNN interview, where she criticized &#8220;MAGA extremists&#8221; for their influence. DeSantis stood up for the supporters during his own interview.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2058636,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2058635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2058635","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\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2058635"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2058635\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2058636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2058635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2058635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2058635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}