Those close to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are expressing disappointment with his decision to withdraw from Sunday's Republican primary. Many, but not all, posted harsh messages such as “We reap what we sow,'' highlighting the Florida governor's strong influence. We are not going to unite behind former President Donald Trump.
While many in the political world cheered Mr. DeSantis' decision to unite the party and support Mr. Trump in the primary to focus on defeating President Biden in November, many of Mr. DeSantis' online influencers has a much harder time letting bygones be bygones.
“Now it's 'Governor Ron DeSantis,' right?” Jenna Ellis sarcastically asked in response to the Trump campaign's statements about DeSantis' withdrawal from the race and subsequent support for Trump.
“Is Rob DeSanctimonius no more? Should we all just forget? They think so. I don't. Here's the thing that says, 'It's time to choose wisely. “It’s bold to use that line,” she said.
“Instead of trying to seriously recruit DeSantis supporters, the Trump campaign is saying goodbye to @bobvanderplaats and evangelicals who wanted to be post-Trump,” she claimed.
Right now, it's Governor Ron DeSantis.
Is Rob DeSanctimonius no more? Should we all just forget?
That's what they think. I don't.
It's bold to use the line “It's time to choose wisely” here.
Instead of seriously trying to rally supporters for DeSantis, the Trump campaign is taking the following steps… pic.twitter.com/YU8INPYJAL
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) January 21, 2024
“It was all just psychotherapy. So you guys still don't believe any of Trump's promises?!” she declared in another post.
It was all just psychology. And yet you still don't believe anything Trump promises? https://t.co/Wonkfj3nMd
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) January 21, 2024
“We are not united behind Mr. Trump,” Robert Salvador, a DeSantis adviser, said in an X message, citing issues with the former president.
We are not united as Trump supporters.
A list of what his hired guns did to DeSantis supporters:
-Called Casey's Cancer Fake
-Dox women, children
-Racist, sexist, anti-Semitic posts
-try to get them fired from their jobs
– slander a good personTrump thanks fat POS @Ryota_Dilley .
— Robert J. Salvador (@RobertJSalvador) January 21, 2024
“Fuck you, Trump! #NeverUnite,” DeSantis influencer Chris Nelson shouted, retweeting other individuals who said they would “not vote for Trump.”
Fuck you, Trump!#neverunite https://t.co/2kbBc7oNiD
— Chris Nelson🇺🇸🏝 (@ReOpenChris) January 21, 2024
The main reason I don't fully support it @RobertKennedyJr But as a DeSantis supporter, I've seen him kiss Trump's ass too much lately.
We'll soon find out if he's a serious candidate or just an ass-licker for President Trump. https://t.co/97Gff63gsz
— Chris Nelson🇺🇸🏝 (@ReOpenChris) January 21, 2024
I won't vote for Trump.
I will not vote for Biden.
People on the right will say it's a vote for Biden. I would say that with Trump as the nominee, Biden's victory has already been solidified.
— Megan Maureen (@Keggs719) January 21, 2024
“The people who primarily poisoned DeSantis supporters and attacked our wives and children and parents and tried to get us fired and put us out of work want to pretend that none of that happened. . That's not going to happen,'' said Pedro Gonzalez, a pro-DeSantis influencer exposed by Breitbart News last summer.
The people who primarily vilified DeSantis supporters, attacked our wives, children, parents, and tried to get us fired and put us out of jobs want to pretend that nothing like that happened. . That won't happen.
— Pedro L. Gonzalez (@emeriticus) January 21, 2024
“It's a sad day for America,” host Steve Diese said. “Fear that we are making the same mistakes that the currently dominant generation has consistently made over and over again, and that we are closer than ever to losing this once exceptional country. is being attacked.”
“And this time, it was to bypass the most successful Republican politician so far this century, because we needed someone as ruthless and capable as DeSantis has proven.” “But sadly, we reap what we sow.”
A nice and classy closing message, but I wouldn't expect anything less from such wonderful people. @RonDeSantis and @CaseyDeSantis.
It's a sad day for America. We are haunted by the fear that we are making the same mistakes that the currently dominant generation consistently makes over and over again. https://t.co/2M6dKkHjbr
— Steve Deace (@SteveDeaceShow) January 21, 2024
Other DeSantis supporters weighed in as well. Some opinions were cautious, while others were hostile.
#NoUnity pic.twitter.com/iDOq1sfuGZ
— Tater🇺🇸🐊 (@Floridagirl0850) January 21, 2024
There is no solidarity with scammers. pic.twitter.com/3rEE5rfqGd
— John Burk (@johnburk39) January 21, 2024
No one worked harder.with him @CaseyDeSantis I left everything in the field. No matter what happens next, I am honored to have known them and happy to live in the Free State of Florida. https://t.co/9uCSGnnX9h
— Christina Pushaw 🐊 🇺🇸 (@ChristinaPushaw) January 21, 2024
In this case, America's loss is Florida's gain. 🐊💪🇺🇸 https://t.co/MEiD8in8Es
— Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) January 21, 2024
A once-in-a-generation leader who continues to fight in the Free State of Florida.
I am, and always have been, Team DeSantis. https://t.co/v1lINRquGA
— Carly Atchison (@CarlyAch) January 21, 2024
I have worked for many civil servants, but only one truly served his country selflessly. @RonDeSantis It's real. As someone who loves implementing good policies to help people, supporting this man felt fulfilling.
We fought the good fight, but we're not done yet. https://t.co/iXDqZPkVwb
— James Uthmeier (@JamesUthmeierFL) January 21, 2024
I'm incredibly proud of what I've been fighting for. @RonDeSantis And I will continue to do so. The Governor is a true public servant, a tireless conservative warrior who fights for the people, and a unique leader with a track record of delivering on 100% of his promises. I trust…
— Scott Wagner (@ScottWagnerFL) January 21, 2024
You can argue as much as you like in your replies, but I'm not convinced by the man in his 80s who called the heart rate claim “terrible” and flipped his hem on the question of whether a man can be a woman. It's not going to be a revolution to conservative values, where a man becoming a woman is the “best” option to lead, even if you appreciate it…
— Allie Beth Stuckey (@conservmillen) January 21, 2024
Pat Buchanan and Ron Paul, great leaders and great thinkers that Republican voters weren't ready for, and Ron DeSantis as their presidential candidate. It was one of the great honors of my political career to support it. No matter what happens in November, I'm going to sleep…
— Scott Morefield (@SKMorefield) January 21, 2024
Obviously, I will not vote for Biden or any other Democrat. That said, Trump's job is to prove that he is the better candidate overall, at least when it comes to winning my vote and support. @RobertKennedyJr. Here's where we stand so far on some key issues:
Covid jab and…
— Scott Morefield (@SKMorefield) January 21, 2024
On Tuesday morning, I posted that the primaries were over. DeSantis supporters were upset, but math is math.
Ron's speech was that of a politician who wanted more than anything to defeat left-wing policies.
Sadly, Trump supporters are still attacking him and his supporters. Stupid move…
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) January 21, 2024
Congratulations to everyone who was given permission to love DeSantis again.
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) January 21, 2024
It's the right move. It's great to have him back in Florida. https://t.co/VHQ5nSk0SB
— Jordan Schachtel @ dossier.today (@JordanSchachtel) January 21, 2024
Despite all the emotions and opinions, DeSantis said in his closing message: “It's clear that the vast majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.” .
Attention — Ron DeSantis withdraws from Republican primary, supports Trump:
Ron DeSantis / Twitter
“While I have disagreements with Donald Trump, including the coronavirus pandemic and the elevation of Anthony Fauci, Trump is better than incumbent Joe Biden. That's clear,” DeSantis said. continued.
“I have signed a pledge to support the Republican candidate and I intend to honor that pledge. Because we can’t go back to the old packaged, old Republican Guard,” DeSantis added.
