Shots were fired at the Republican debate last night when Desantis made shocking claims about Trump and Pence’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s everything he said about Trump’s tarnished legacy.
Taking Centre Stage
The latest Republican debate proved to be highly fiery as we saw the introduction of Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor who recently made headlines for removing books on gender from educational libraries.
A Battle Begins
It didn’t take long for Desantis to start throwing shade at the way former vice president Mike Pence handled the COVID pandemic, ridiculing him for his lockdown rules, “It was a mistake, it should never have happened.” The governor argued.
Conservative Contradiction?
This is the first time that Desantis has called out the Trump administration for their handling of the pandemic since running for president.
Desantis curiously failed to mention that he initially followed Trump’s advice, putting the entire state of Florida in lockdown.
Unleashing Fire in the Arena
Governor DeSantis didn’t hold back at this year’s Republican debate, lambasting former VP Pence for the Trump administration’s Covid policies, “Why are we in this mess?” He asked.
Lockdown Blunder?
Desantis questioned COVID lockdowns, “A major reason is how this federal government handled COVID-19 by locking down this economy,” he said to the former vice president.
Flawless Florida Claims?
Desantis proudly declares, “In Florida, we led the country out of lockdown,” emphasising his state’s approach to the pandemic.
A Defiance of Control
The governor made a promise that he wouldn’t allow deep state bureaucrats to impose lockdowns on citizens, showing his commitment to individual freedom.
The Fauci Factor
Desantis took aim at Doctor Fauci, who played a pivotal role in America’s defense against COVID-19 before making his shocking argument.
Fauci, You’re Fired
“You bring Fauci, you sit him down, and you say, ‘Anthony, you are fired!’” He asserted.
DeSantis Takes on Trump Legacy
While aimed at Pence, DeSantis’s comments indirectly criticised Trump’s Covid approach, taking shots at their partnership while in office.
The Elephant Not in the Room
Where was Trump, you ask? He opted for a more peaceful approach, deciding not to involve himself in the debate but to instead have an interview with disgraced Fox anchor Tucker Carlson.
His interview aired at the same time as the debate.
Searching for Trump’s Fiery Reaction
With the former president missing, DeSantis’s comments made everyone intrigued to see the former president’s reaction to the criticism.
Trump Fired the First Shots
Trump’s original critique of DeSantis’s governance fuelled Desantis’ fire, calling the governor of Florida an, “average Republican governor with great public relations, who didn’t have to close up his state, but did, unlike other Republican governors.”
Changing His Tune
Trump’s advice to governors was to lockdown their states from non-essential travel to “Slow the spread of the virus,” advice which Desantis followed until changing his mind later on.
Trouble at the Republican Party
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen the state in April 2020 was heavily criticised by Trump, saying, “I told the governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, that I disagree strongly with his decision to open certain facilities.”
Calling Out Trump-Fauci Connection
DeSantis challenged Trump’s alliance with Fauci during his last year in office, questioning his double standards, “You don’t take somebody like Fauci and cuddle him.”
This Business Put up a “No Gen Z’s Allowed” Sign, and the Gen Z’s Are Furious
A small business owner has gone viral on Twitter for posting a sign in his shop window berating Gen Z cashiers, claiming that he had to close because his cashiers quit as he didn’t let their boyfriends stand around with them all shift. This Business Put up a “No Gen Z’s Allowed” Sign, and the Gen Z’s Are Furious
President Biden Sniffs Child in an Incident That’s Been Branded “Quite Strange”
Criticism floods in as President Joe Biden’s recent interaction with a young girl at Helsinki Airport raises eyebrows and leaves many questioning his behavior and ability to lead. President Biden Sniffs Child in an Incident That’s Been Branded “Quite Strange”
Biden Is an “International Joke” – An Embarrassing Moment for an Octogenarian President?
Recently, a false claim has been making the rounds that Biden made embarrassing remarks about curing cancer. We dig into what was reported vs. what actually happened. Biden Is an “International Joke” – An Embarrassing Moment for an Octogenarian President?
Foreign Migrants Are OVERFLOWING in NYC – Who’s to Blame?
Migrants are being transported to cities across the nation, and there isn’t enough housing or shelter to hold everyone. Foreign Migrants Are OVERFLOWING in NYC – Who’s to Blame?
Florida Is Banning Transgender People From Schools: Trans Teachers and Students Are Now Back in the Closet, by Law
The Orange County Public Schools, one of the largest and most prominent school districts in Florida, recently made headlines with the issuance of new guidelines that have stirred significant controversy. Here’s the full story. Florida Is Banning Transgender People From Schools: Trans Teachers and Students Are Now Back in the Closet, by Law
The post Explosive Showdown as Desantis Blasts Trump’s Legacy at Republican Debate. But Is He the Pot Calling the Kettle Black? first appeared on Career Step Up
Featured Image Credit: Shutterstock / jctabb. The people shown in the images are for illustrative purposes only, not the actual people featured in the story.
Source: Youtube
