Trump spars with Andrew Gillum, the surprise Democratic nominee in Florida's governor's race [View all]

[DonViejo]

Source: The Washington Post



By John Wagner
August 29 at 8:48 AM

President Trump and Andrew Gillum, the surprise Democratic winner of Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, exchanged barbs on Wednesday morning, underscoring the role the president is expected to play in a marquee race this fall.

In a morning tweet, Trump attacked Gillum as a “failed Socialist Mayor” and called him the “biggest dream” for Rep. Ron DeSantis, a Republican whose victory in Tuesday’s GOP primary was propelled by Trump’s endorsement over a more moderate opponent.

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Trump’s tweet followed closely on the heels of a national television appearance by Gillum, in which he said he does not fear Trump’s expected heavy involvement in the general election — and called for Trump’s impeachment.

“Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are both scraping from the bottom of the barrel,” Gillum said on CNN. “I actually believe that Florida and its rich diversity are going to be looking for a governor that’s going to bring us together, not divide us, not misogynist, not racists, not bigots.”

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