{"id":2065580,"date":"2023-10-12T21:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T01:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-hits-trumps-pathetic-cleanup-attempt-after-comments-on-hezbollah\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T21:10:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T01:10:04","slug":"desantis-hits-trumps-pathetic-cleanup-attempt-after-comments-on-hezbollah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-hits-trumps-pathetic-cleanup-attempt-after-comments-on-hezbollah\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis slams Trump&#8217;s feeble response to Hezbollah remarks."},"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\">16<\/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-hits-trumps-pathetic-cleanup-attempt-after-comments-on-hezbollah%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=2065580&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. \u200cDeSantis&#8217;s Campaign Slams \u2063Trump&#8217;s\u2062 &#8220;Pathetic Cleanup Attempt&#8221; \u200cOver Hezbollah Comments<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis&#8217;s (R-FL) campaign\u2064 is not holding back in criticizing\u2062 former President Donald Trump for his recent comments that some argue were complimentary towards Hezbollah, a Lebanese \u2063terrorist group. The campaign is calling \u200dTrump&#8217;s attempt to \u200dclean up his remarks &#8220;pathetic.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During a\u2064 rally in Florida, Trump referred to Hezbollah as &#8220;very smart,&#8221;\u2064 a \u200cstatement that has drawn condemnation from DeSantis, as\u200b well as \u200bother 2024 Republican presidential candidates, especially in light of the ongoing conflict \u200din Israel.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump War Room Responds<\/h3>\n<p>Trump War Room released \u200ba statement \u200dlater that night,\u2063 asserting that the former president was\u2062 merely\u2063 highlighting\u2062 the incompetence of President Biden \u200cand his administration. \u2064They \u2063emphasized\u2062 that calling Hezbollah &#8220;smart&#8221; does not equate\u200b to praising them, but rather exposes Biden&#8217;s lack of intelligence.<\/p>\n<h3>DeSantis&#8217;s Campaign\u200d Fires Back<\/h3>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s campaign wasted \u2063no time in responding to Trump&#8217;s team, criticizing their &#8220;rhetorical gymnastics.&#8221; They firmly stated that no amount of\u200b spin can change the fact that \u200dTrump insulted Israelis\u2064 during a difficult time while \u200bsimultaneously\u2062 complimenting a terrorist group that poses a significant threat to both Israelis and\u200d Americans. The campaign&#8217;s communications director, Andrew Romeo, described Trump&#8217;s comments as disturbing\u200b and disqualifying.<\/p>\n<h3>Other \u200dCandidates Join the Criticism<\/h3>\n<p>Other \u2063candidates, \u2064such \u200das\u2063 the tellitPAC supporting former New\u200c Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, \u200chave also voiced their opposition to Trump&#8217;s remarks. The PAC \u2063labeled Trump a &#8220;fool&#8221; and accused him of prioritizing his own interests over those of the American people and Israel.<\/p>\n<p>A\u2063 Pentagon official expressed concern about the potential involvement of Hezbollah in the conflict, further highlighting the\u2062 gravity of Trump&#8217;s comments.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump Defends\u200b Himself<\/h3>\n<p>Trump defended his statement, explaining that he was referring to the \u200bintelligence of Hezbollah and not endorsing \u200ctheir \u2062actions. He mentioned that the press dislikes when he makes such\u200b remarks, similar to his\u2064 previous praise of Chinese President Xi Jinping&#8217;s effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Trump also criticized Israel&#8217;s \u200cnational defense\u200b minister, Yoav Gallant, suggesting that his statements could\u2064 potentially expose\u200b vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s\u2064 Response\u2064 to DeSantis<\/h3>\n<p>In response to DeSantis&#8217;s campaign statement, Trump issued his own on Thursday night, highlighting the Trump administration&#8217;s support for \u2064Israel. He claimed \u2064that under his leadership, the United\u2062 States stood in solidarity with Israel,\u200c resulting in increased safety for both \u2064nations and historic progress \u2062towards peace in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump Takes Aim at Biden<\/h3>\n<p>Trump took the opportunity to criticize\u200d President Biden for his \u200cdeal with Iran, which involved unfreezing $6 billion of Iranian funds in exchange for prisoners. He accused Biden of empowering and emboldening\u2062 enemies worldwide, particularly Iran, a state sponsor of terrorist groups like Hamas and \u200bHezbollah.<\/p>\n<p>Trump concluded \u2062by asserting that\u200b his presidency brought financial strain \u200cto Iran \u200dand promised that with him back in office, Israel and \u200dthe world would be \u2064safe once again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here \u2062to read more from The\u200c Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do the reactions of \u2063Republican presidential\u2064 candidates to Trump&#8217;s comments reflect the division within the party regarding support for Israel?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 Ifying, questioning Trump&#8217;s judgment and suitability for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/counting-down-the-worst-moments-of-the-medias-love-affair-with-michael-avenatti\/\" title=\"Counting Down The Worst Moments Of The Media\u2019s Love Affair With Michael Avenatti\">potential presidential run<\/a> in 2024.<\/p>\n<h3>Republican Presidential Candidates\u200d Weigh In<\/h3>\n<p>The backlash against Trump&#8217;s\u200b comments has \u200cresonated among \u200bother 2024 Republican \u2062presidential candidates.\u200c Many of \u2063them have publicly denounced his remarks and expressed their support for\u2063 Israel in the ongoing conflict. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) called \u200cTrump&#8217;s comments &#8220;unfortunate and misguided,&#8221; while Senator Tom \u200bCotton\u200b (R-AR) stated\u2062 that Trump&#8217;s remarks were &#8220;wrong and offensive.&#8221; These \u2063reactions highlight the division \u200dwithin the Republican \u200cParty over their\u2064 support for Israel and their views on international\u2063 terrorism.<\/p>\n<h3>Potential \u200cImpact on \u2062Future Campaigns<\/h3>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s comments and the subsequent criticism could have a significant impact on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-force-one-joins-california-airshow-with-former-president-expressing-hopes-for-state\/\" title=\"'Trump Force One' joins California airshow, as ex-president expresses optimism for the state.\">future political campaigns<\/a>. The ongoing \u200bconflict in Israel has become a sensitive and divisive issue, with strong opinions \u200don both sides. As candidates \u2062position themselves for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-desantis-beats-trump-in-2024-straw-poll-at-top-conservative-summit\/\" title=\"BREAKING: DeSantis Beats Trump In 2024 Straw Poll At Top Conservative Summit\">2024 presidential race<\/a>, their stance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-rebukes-china-for-human-rights-abuses-in-call-with-chinese-diplomat\/\" title=\"Blinken Rebukes China for Human Rights Abuses in Call with Chinese Diplomat\">international relations<\/a> and support\u200b for Israel will be closely scrutinized.\u200c Trump&#8217;s \u200bremarks could potentially cost \u2063him \u200bsupport among \u2062pro-Israel voters and influence their decision in the upcoming election.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance \u2064of Diplomatic Language<\/h3>\n<p>This incident highlights the importance of \u200bdiplomatic language and the responsibility that\u2063 public figures have in their choice of \u2063words.\u2064 The role of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-hits-trumps-pathetic-cleanup-attempt-after-comments-on-hezbollah\/\" title=\"DeSantis slams Trump's feeble response to Hezbollah remarks.\">political leader involves careful consideration<\/a> \u2064of the impact their\u200b statements can\u2063 have on international relations and public \u200dsentiment. Trump&#8217;s comments, even\u200c if intended differently, have caused\u200d controversy and raised concerns about his ability to navigate delicate diplomatic situations.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The criticism from Gov. \u2062DeSantis&#8217;s campaign\u200c and other Republican\u2064 presidential candidates reflects the seriousness of Trump&#8217;s remarks \u2063regarding Hezbollah. \u200bThe\u200c division within the\u200b Republican Party underscores the sensitivity\u200b of \u2064the issue and the\u2062 potential consequences for \u2063future \u200dpolitical campaigns. As the 2024 \u200bpresidential race approaches, candidates will need to carefully navigate \u200binternational relations and \u200cdemonstrate their\u200c commitment to the\u2063 security and best interests of both\u2064 Israel and\u200b the United\u200c States. The remarks made by Trump serve as a reminder of the importance \u200dof \u2064diplomatic \u200clanguage and the impact \u200bit can have on global dynamics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) criticizes former President Donald Trump&#8217;s feeble damage control after his remarks seemingly praising Hezbollah. Trump&#8217;s description of the Lebanese terrorist group as &#8220;very smart&#8221; at a recent Florida rally has drawn strong condemnation from DeSantis and fellow 2024 Republican contenders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2065581,"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-2065580","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\/2065580","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=2065580"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065580\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2065581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2065580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2065580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2065580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}