Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump playfully declared that the “Ron DeSanctimonious” nickname has been “officially retired” after Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dropped out of the 2024 race. The crowd at a campaign event erupted into cheers as Trump made the announcement, showing his typical wit and charm.
Trump Declares Ron ‘DeSanctimonious’ Nickname ‘Officially Retired’ After Florida Governor Drops from 2024 Race https://t.co/SOxgo4tIJP
— The Blare (@drrevsketch) January 22, 2024
The “DeSanctimonious” moniker first surfaced back in late 2022, as DeSantis emerged as a potential contender for the 2024 presidential nomination. Trump had been using it regularly to poke fun at the Florida governor, but now, with DeSantis out of the race and throwing his support behind Trump, the nickname has been consigned to the history books.
In a surprising turn of events, DeSantis openly admitted that he couldn’t see a clear path to victory and decided to suspend his campaign. He graciously endorsed Trump, acknowledging that a “majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.” DeSantis touted Trump’s superiority over the current incumbent, Joe Biden, emphasizing the need to support the Republican nominee and expressing disdain for the ‘old guard’ of the party.
With DeSantis out of the running and throwing his hat in the ring for Trump, it seems the 2024 race has taken an unexpected turn. Trump’s charisma and enduring popularity among Republican voters have once again come to the forefront, and his jocular retirement of the “DeSanctimonious” nickname serves to underscore the lighthearted, yet fiercely competitive nature of presidential politics.
