Staff Reports
In a stunning turn of events, Don Tapia, a staunch supporter of the former President Donald Trump, is making it abundantly clear that he’s firmly in the Trump camp, and not so much behind Governor Ron DeSantis. As a former U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica under the Trump administration, Tapia has decided to throw his weight behind Trump instead of DeSantis, leaving the Florida governor scratching his head and wondering where it all went wrong.
Trump Backer Explains Turning Away from DeSantis: ‘They Don’t Feel He Is Ready for It’ https://t.co/ihZiV6xkta
— Fred Johnson (@FredJoh26842729) November 14, 2023
At one point, Tapia was thought to have thrown his hat in the ring for DeSantis, but he’s set the record straight, making it crystal clear that he never actually officially endorsed the governor and now he’s ready to cut a big fat check to Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC to cement his allegiance. Talk about a power move, right?
But Tapia isn’t alone in this about-face. Other major donors are also flocking back to the Trump camp, with some of them even going as far as to publicly express their doubts about DeSantis’ readiness for the presidency. It’s like a political soap opera, folks, and the drama is just starting to heat up!
Let’s not forget about Robert Bigelow, another Republican megadonor, who’s now proudly proclaiming his support for Trump, citing concerns about the legal challenges that Trump is facing as the reason for his switcheroo. And then there’s Ken Griffin, who once sang praises for DeSantis but is now having second thoughts about backing the Florida governor.
And just when you thought things couldn’t get more dramatic, enter billionaire Ronald Lauder, who’s apparently flirting with the idea of diverting his financial support from DeSantis to Senator Tim Scott. It’s like a game of musical chairs, except with political donations and presidential contenders.
So, what does this all mean for DeSantis and his presidential aspirations? Well, it’s not looking too rosy for him at the moment. Despite his campaign’s efforts to reassure donors and his strategic focus on early primary states, he’s lagging behind Trump and even trailing Nikki Haley in key states. Ouch, talk about a blow to the ego.
It seems like the DeSantis camp has some serious work cut out for them if they want to turn the tide in their favor. But hey, in the unpredictable world of politics, anything can happen. Let the political rollercoaster ride continue!
