Staff Reports
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, in a bold and controversial statement, called out former President Donald Trump for supposedly not doing anything to halt the Capitol Hill riots on January 6, 2021. Talk about throwing a wrench into the mix! You can bet that DeSantis’ remarks won’t be sitting well with GOP primary voters. Especially now that we’ve learned about a letter from special counsel Jack Smith, hinting at a grand jury investigation into Trump’s actions on and following that fateful day.
This is simply not true. https://t.co/VYR80ZtAOB
— Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) July 19, 2023
Naturally, Trump fired back with an epic press release, calling it a political witch hunt orchestrated by Joe Biden and his squad. It seems he’s not willing to go down without a fight, proudly wearing the badge of Biden’s “number one political opponent.” You gotta give it to Trump. He never fails to bring the drama!
TRUMP:
"You have to GO HOME now. We have to have PEACE. We have to have LAW and ORDER… We don't want anyone hurt. We can't play into the hands of these people. We have to have PEACE. Go home… Go home and go home in PEACE."
Did anyone show this January 6th video to DeSantis? pic.twitter.com/d0a0XwO2gO
— Evan Kilgore 🇺🇸 (@EvanAKilgore) July 18, 2023
I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021
DeSantis did deliver a warning about Smith’s indictment, flagging the dangerous precedent it sets when politicians are constantly out for blood. It’s like they’re trying to throw each other in jail at every turn. Talk about a dysfunctional political environment! But hey, at least DeSantis has one thing right – we don’t want to live in a world where political opponents are locked up left and right.
Interestingly, the former President’s statement after the Capitol Hill riots seems to contradict DeSantis’ claim. Trump denounced the violence, lawlessness, and mayhem, immediately deploying the National Guard and federal law enforcement to safeguard the building and boot out the intruders. He made it quite clear that those who broke the law would face consequences. So why the sudden change of tune?
The pending indictment against Trump could be a game-changer. Smith’s investigation focuses on whether Trump’s fiery words directly incited the riot that followed. If there’s evidence to back that up, it might just be curtains for Trump’s political career. And let’s be honest, the Republican party is already divided as it is. This legal drama and Trump’s ongoing influence is only intensifying the battle within the GOP. The stakes couldn’t be higher, especially with the 2024 election on the horizon.
It’s like watching a heavyweight boxing match between DeSantis and Trump, complete with verbal jabs and bickering over who did what on that infamous day. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure – the showdown over Trump’s potential indictment is tearing the Republican party apart. Buckle up, folks. It’s going to be a wild and bumpy ride!
