Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said: attack like trump upon Outgoing Chief White House Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci On Wednesday, he called on someone to “grab” the 81-year-old infectious disease expert and “get him across the Potomac.”
his”Keep Florida Free Tour,” DeSantis, often considered the 2024 Republican presidential nominee, lashed out at Fauci. recently advocated His handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I’m sick of seeing him! I know he says he’s going to retire. Someone needs to grab that little elf and chuck him across the Potomac River.”
Recently debuted DeSantis High-Performing Tough Guy “Top Gov” Campaign Ads Calling himself “Maverick,” he has long targeted Fauci to hone his MAGA credentials.
For example, last year he took up Hawking.don’t fouch my floridaMerchandise as coronavirus cases surged in his state. Fauci, on the other hand, has been the target of countless death threats.The man who said he wanted to break all of Fauci’s bonesdisgusting elf skull” was was recently sentenced to three years in prison.
“Like the governor’s remarks … is this question a joke?” Deputy Press Secretary Jeremy Redfern told The Daily Beast when asked about DeSantis’ remarks in light of ongoing threats to Fauci. He further suggested that if The Daily Beast “really believes this merits comment,” they should contact the governor’s campaign, as “we cannot comment on political matters.”
red fern tweeted a screenshot This reporter’s email with the clown and globe emoji in the caption. The campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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