Republican presidential candidate Governor Ron DeSantis faced criticism for his comment about the loyal base of former President Donald Trump, with critics comparing it to Hillary Clinton’s “basket of deplorables” remark. During a recent interview, DeSantis argued that the Trump movement should be rooted in principles rather than the personality of one individual. He stated, “The movement has to be about what you’re trying to achieve for the American people, based in principle.” Some Trump supporters interpreted DeSantis’ words as an attack on their loyalty and accused him of following the playbook of failed politicians. The DeSantis campaign defended the governor’s remarks, emphasizing that he believes trust should be earned and highlighting his vision, plan, and track record. However, the Trump campaign demanded an immediate apology from DeSantis. Amidst the backlash, Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticized DeSantis as a “robot” politician who blindly follows Super PAC commands. Congresswoman Nancy Mace also expressed her disagreement with DeSantis’ comment, questioning why he would criticize a significant portion of the electorate. Donald Trump Jr. further weighed in, comparing DeSantis’ words to Hillary Clinton’s insult against Trump supporters. The controversy surrounding DeSantis’ statement highlights the division within the Republican Party as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
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