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applegrove

(118,021 posts)
Sun Jul 4, 2021, 11:55 PM Jul 2021

Tensions Grow Between Trump and DeSantis

Tensions Grow Between Trump and DeSantis

July 4, 2021 at 2:37 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 36 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2021/07/04/tensions-grow-between-trump-and-desantis/

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New York Times: “The political rally in the midst of a disaster that has horrified the nation became a topic of discussion among aides to the former president and Gov. Ron DeSantis … whose growing popularity with the former president’s supporters is becoming an increasing source of tension for both men.”

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Tensions Grow Between Trump and DeSantis (Original Post) applegrove Jul 2021 OP
Well, fuck 'em both. But, the Guv seems to have the brains or.. TreasonousBastard Jul 2021 #1
that's the problem Skittles Jul 2021 #5
I think he is actually more dangerous. nt leftyladyfrommo Jul 2021 #13
"Let them fight!" [nt] Nexus2 Jul 2021 #2
The Press loves the this Deuxcents Jul 2021 #3
Trump can't beat Biden. DeSantis could. With trumps support. GulfCoast66 Jul 2021 #4
No he can't. BGBD Jul 2021 #6
I knew this was going to be an issue. smirkymonkey Jul 2021 #7
So that's it.. if we don't subscribe to Cha Jul 2021 #8
Here ya go... Violet_Crumble Jul 2021 #11
Mahalo, VC! Sounds like a Cha Jul 2021 #12
Trump has always been jealous of anybody that is getting patricia92243 Jul 2021 #9
A Republican primary with Trump in it will be a disaster. Renew Deal Jul 2021 #10
I love it Chainfire Jul 2021 #14
This was prophesied in Revelation 13:11-12 prodigitalson Jul 2021 #15
ol' deathsentence is getting trump treatment! throw them to the wolves. monkeyman1 Jul 2021 #16
This will be fun to watch LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #17

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
1. Well, fuck 'em both. But, the Guv seems to have the brains or..
Mon Jul 5, 2021, 12:10 AM
Jul 2021

instincts to know his job is dealing with the catastrophe, not kissing a has-been ass.

Deuxcents

(15,778 posts)
3. The Press loves the this
Mon Jul 5, 2021, 12:50 AM
Jul 2021

Who knows what is what. I m no supporter of either of them. Sometimes the Press makes news. I also live in Florida.. I’ll wait n see

GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)
4. Trump can't beat Biden. DeSantis could. With trumps support.
Mon Jul 5, 2021, 12:59 AM
Jul 2021

But even if not run trump will not support anyone. It’s not in him.

And there is the republicans quandary. If trump runs he loses. If he does not 15% of the base stays home and they lose.


 

BGBD

(3,282 posts)
6. No he can't.
Mon Jul 5, 2021, 02:46 AM
Jul 2021

Incumbent Presidents are nearly impossible to beat. You have to be a complete disaster to lose after a first term. Most smart candidates will avoid 2024.

But it doesn't matter because Trump doesn't give a shit about helping other Republicans become President. If he's not the nominee, he isn't going to help.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
7. I knew this was going to be an issue.
Mon Jul 5, 2021, 02:56 AM
Jul 2021

Trump isn't going to play second fiddle to anyone, and if DeSantis continues to pull ahead, there is no way he is going to help him.

He doesn't care about the republican party. He only cares about himself and if he is the head of the republican party. If he's not in charge, he'll sabotage them.

Cha

(295,914 posts)
8. So that's it.. if we don't subscribe to
Mon Jul 5, 2021, 02:57 AM
Jul 2021

the NYT we don't learn Why the Tension is growing between the two fascists?

Can anyone post 4 paragraphs from the NYT who does have a subscription? Please?

Violet_Crumble

(35,954 posts)
11. Here ya go...
Mon Jul 5, 2021, 03:43 AM
Jul 2021

'Mr. DeSantis, who met on Thursday with President Biden when the president visited the site of the disaster, originally wanted to attend the rally but ultimately decided he could not go. “He spoke with President Trump, who agreed that it was the right decision, because the governor’s duty is to be in Surfside,” his press secretary, Christina Pushaw, said, adding, “Governor DeSantis would have gone to the rally in normal circumstances.’’

In an interview with Newsmax ahead of the rally, Mr. Trump said he told Mr. DeSantis not to come. But during the rally, when he thanked local Republican leaders in Florida, he notably did not mention Mr. DeSantis.

The governor, an early supporter of Mr. Trump, has been eager to play down any perceived tension with the former president, who endorsed his campaign for governor in 2018 and could cause him a political headache if he turned against him.

“Governor DeSantis is focusing on his duties as governor and the tragedy in Surfside, and has never suggested or requested that events planned in different parts of Florida — from the Stanley Cup finals to President Trump’s rally — should be canceled,” Ms. Pushaw said after The Washington Examiner reported that Mr. DeSantis had pointedly asked Mr. Trump to delay his rally.'

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/03/us/politics/trump-rally-desantis-florida.html

Subscribing to the NYT is money well spent for me. It's only $1 a month and it's my go-to for US news. I go to the Guardian for everything else

Cha

(295,914 posts)
12. Mahalo, VC! Sounds like a
Mon Jul 5, 2021, 04:39 AM
Jul 2021

Tempest in a Tea Pot..

Poor de santis has to kowtow to the TP or it could cause his cult to turn on the Gov.

Freaking Sickening.. & the media reports it like it's business as usual for the Fascists.. nothing weird here going on.

prodigitalson

(2,296 posts)
15. This was prophesied in Revelation 13:11-12
Mon Jul 5, 2021, 04:26 PM
Jul 2021

11 And I beheld another douchebag coming up out of the Florida; and he had two hookers like a Gaetz, and he spake as a snowflake.

12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first douchebag before him, and causeth the Florida and them which dwell therein to worship the first douchebag whose deadly wound was healed but who is getting jealous of the attention paid to the new douchebag.

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