The pro-DeSantis PAC Never Back Down is backing away again and reportedly laying off staff following Gov. Ron DeSantis' lackluster performance in Iowa.
according to reportJob cuts within the PAC, which has been plagued by turnover and controversy over the past few weeks, began Wednesday, an anonymous person affiliated with the group told the newspaper. new york times.
According to the paper, one of the employees, George Andrews, “was appointed as the Iowa caucus district operations manager and was listed on LinkedIn as the California state director, but was fired. “I posted this on my career website.” times.
He blamed his resignation on “budget cuts” that were beyond his control, but said he “absolutely” understood why he had to do so.
“What they are trying to accomplish for America is far greater than me being fired as an individual employee,” he wrote.
Controversy continues over PAC. expressed concern The PAC's relationship with the DeSantis campaign has gone “too far,” he said. Additionally, the group made a series of defections in the lead-up to the Iowa caucuses. Chris Jankowski, former chief executive of a super PAC.kristin davison with steps He joined the company to fill his own post, but resigned after just nine days, suggesting serious internal problems.
Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt also resigned As Chairman of Never Back Down and communication director Erin Perine He was followed by Matt Palmisano, director of operations.
The Trump campaign has since called Perine a “con artist” and said she is “trying to use her former ties to Trump to stay relevant” as the DeSantis campaign comes under fire.
look at this scammer @ErinMperrine He is trying to use his former relationship with President Trump to appear on TV. She chooses to side with Desinctimonius, but she can't wash that her stench off of her.
MAGA disowns her and anyone else who associates/collaborates with her.
traitor! https://t.co/dwOzNLJQR2 pic.twitter.com/7oKaFBzb7q
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 3, 2024
The Never Back Down news comes as DeSantis trails Trump by nearly 30 points in Iowa, even though the Florida governor had predicted a win in the Hawkeye State several times leading up to the caucuses. This was in response to the fact that
Weeks before the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, Never Back Down canceled all 2024 advertising bookings in both states. This is probably a sign of things to come.
🚨Ron DeSantis support group Never Back Down cancels all 2024 reservations in Iowa and New Hampshire. So far, we've tracked a total of $2.5 million in cancellations.
— AdImpact Politics (@AdImpact_Pol) December 22, 2023
However, Mr. DeSantis has no intention of withdrawing from the race at this time, and his campaign declared on Monday night that Mr. DeSantis had won the exit ticket from Iowa.
