New Hampshire is witnessing a transformation in Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ approach as he campaigns in the state. According to a report from New Hampshire Public Radio, DeSantis has adopted a more aggressive tone, which some attribute to his declining poll numbers. In his interactions with voters, DeSantis has made bold statements about dealing with Mexican drug cartels, stating that they would be “shot stone cold dead” under his leadership. Furthermore, at a recent barbecue event, DeSantis raised eyebrows by discussing how he would handle federal employees, suggesting that he would “start slitting throats on Day One.”
This tendency to use violent imagery is not sitting well with everyone. NHPR spoke to a Republican attendee at the barbecue who commented that if they were in charge of DeSantis’ public relations, they would advise against using such terminology. Social media users also expressed their dissatisfaction with DeSantis’ rhetoric. A writer on Twitter mocked the Governor’s lack of tone awareness, while another user commented that presidential candidates should not be allowed to threaten violence. The Wrap also reported on these responses, highlighting the disapproval of DeSantis’ violent language.
Federal employees, in particular, took offense at the threat. Government Executive noted that the president of the American Federation of Government Employees, which supports President Biden, called DeSantis’ statement “dangerous, disgusting, disgraceful, and disqualifying.” The president emphasized that public servants deserve respect and commendation, and no federal employee should face death threats. The statement called for DeSantis to retract his words, but the Governor’s campaign has yet to comment. Last year, federal agencies heightened security measures and issued alerts to workers following a series of threats.
It is important for political candidates to remember the significance of their words and the impact they can have on various stakeholders, including potential voters and public servants.
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