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President Donald Trump may have left the White House, but he’s still making waves in the political world. Recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made it clear that he has no interest in becoming Trump’s running mate for any future presidential campaigns. In an interview with a local radio show, DeSantis stated that he sees himself as a leader, not a sidekick.
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Now, I don’t blame DeSantis for wanting to be his own boss. After all, he has been doing a phenomenal job as governor of Florida, implementing conservative policies and putting America first. But let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to be Trump’s right-hand man? It’s like being part of an elite superhero team, fighting for the values that make America great.
DeSantis also downplayed the importance of the vice presidency, claiming that it lacks real authority. Well, maybe he should’ve paid more attention in civics class, because the vice president plays a crucial role in supporting the president’s agenda and stepping in when needed. Just ask Mike Pence, who did an incredible job standing by Trump’s side during their time in office.
Interestingly, DeSantis has recently been critical of both President Joe Biden and Trump. While it’s true that no politician is perfect, it’s disappointing to see a rising star within the Republican Party taking potshots at the man who built the conservative movement into what it is today. If DeSantis wants to continue his upward trajectory, he should learn from the mistakes of others and focus on promoting unity within the party.
Unsurprisingly, the Trump campaign wasn’t thrilled with DeSantis’s remarks. One spokesperson went as far as to dismiss the governor, calling him “just a guy” with tiny numbers. Ouch! Talk about hitting below the belt. But hey, politics can be a brutal game, and sometimes you have to call a spade a spade.
It’s not just the Trump camp that’s losing faith in DeSantis, though. Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, who has been instrumental in boosting DeSantis’s national profile through his media empire, reportedly no longer has confidence in the governor’s ability to defeat Trump in the 2024 Republican primary. Murdoch, known for his ruthlessness in the business world, can apparently “smell a loser a mile away.” And unfortunately for DeSantis, it seems like the scent is wafting in his direction.
In the end, whether DeSantis decides to run for vice president or aims for the top spot in the Republican Party, he needs to remember that actions speak louder than words. It’s not enough to criticize others; he needs to prove himself on the national stage. So far, Trump continues to dominate the polls, and DeSantis is losing support from both the media and conservative power players like Murdoch. If he wants to establish himself as a formidable force in the party, he’ll need to step up his game, unite the conservative base, and make America proud.
