Staff Reports
In a recent interview with NBC News, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made a shocking admission when asked about the 2020 election. He admitted that former President Donald Trump lost and that Joe Biden is, indeed, the president. Now, as a conservative Republican news writer, I must say this is a disappointing revelation from Governor DeSantis.
Initially, DeSantis tried to dodge the question by saying that the winner is determined by whoever puts their hand on the Bible every four years. But when pressed further, he finally conceded that Trump lost. This news sent shockwaves through the conservative community, with many Trump supporters feeling betrayed by DeSantis.
Johnny Maga, a vocal supporter of Trump, took to social media to express his disappointment. He claimed that DeSantis chose the “DC consultants” over the 70% of Republicans who believe Trump won. According to Johnny, DeSantis’s political career is now ruined, and he believes it should be.
It’s worth noting that DeSantis’s popularity has been dwindling, even in his own state of Florida, ever since he expressed interest in a presidential run. Despite attempting to revamp his campaign and cut his staff, his polling numbers have not improved. It seems that his decision to admit the truth about the 2020 election has only further damaged his reputation.
Furthermore, a prominent pollster named Richard Baris, who has close ties to Republican presidential candidates’ donors, provided some insight into the situation. He claimed to have heard from a former DeSantis donor who expressed frustration with the governor’s personal ambition. The donor believed that if DeSantis dropped out and endorsed Trump, it would benefit everyone, but DeSantis chose his own ambitions over party unity.
"If there was no real primary, it would be impossible for them to do this."
"If he [Ron DeSantis] dropped out and endorsed Trump, that would be the end of this. But he won't. He's put his own personal ambition above us all."
"Nothing they pitched worked."
— Former DeSantis…
— Rich Baris The People's Pundit (@Peoples_Pundit) August 7, 2023
It’s important to note that DeSantis had been banking on Trump’s legal troubles to boost his own chances. He believed that as Trump’s legal woes piled up, he would surpass him in popularity. However, this strategy has not worked, and DeSantis continues to lag behind in the polls.
Unsurprisingly, DeSantis’s admission that Biden won the election has not gone over well with his conservative base. Many have criticized him for being weak and even likened him to Democrats. This just goes to show that a Republican politician who breaks ranks and speaks the truth about the election will face backlash from their own party.
In the end, the 2020 election remains a contentious issue for conservatives. Many argue that the irregularities and censorship surrounding the election were significant enough to question the legitimacy of Biden’s victory. They believe that the margin of irregularity far exceeds Biden’s official margin of victory. While these claims may continue to be debated, it is disappointing to see a Republican governor like DeSantis capitulate to the mainstream narrative instead of standing firm with his party.
