A video of a self-proclaimed "hardcore Trump supporter" praising Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during one of his recent campaign stops has gone viral on social media.
The woman's remarks, amplified by DeSantis' campaign, were made after the 2024 Republican presidential hopeful spoke to a group of voters in Tega Cay, South Carolina.
In the clip, the unidentified woman expressed her admiration for President Trump and her initial hesitation in considering another candidate. She stated, "I'm a very hardcore Trump supporter he made me stop and think a minute. Because my love for President Trump comes from all the despair of all the things he's been through, he has served as our president of the United States, and he did a good job."
However, she went on to explain that she now realizes the importance of the upcoming vote and the need to think more critically about what is best for the country. She commended DeSantis for his performance as governor, saying, "This is the most important vote that we're gonna have, and I have to think more with my mind and what's best for this country. And you did an excellent job, and I certainly appreciate it."
DeSantis responded to the woman's remarks with gratitude, saying, "God bless you. Thank you." He acknowledged the accomplishments of President Trump and expressed his agreement with her assessment of how he was treated during his presidency. DeSantis emphasized the need to address the weaponization of government and restore the country to the vision of the founding fathers.
The video quickly gained traction on Twitter, with over 1.2 million views. Supporters of DeSantis in the presidential race shared the clip, highlighting the positive reception he received from the woman.
One attendee of the South Carolina event, who claimed to have witnessed the exchange firsthand, took to Twitter to express her support. She wrote, "You can see the back of my head in this video I was sitting right there. This was a pivotal moment, and she was absolutely correct."
However, not everyone was convinced by the interaction. Some suggested that the exchange between DeSantis and the woman was staged or pre-scripted. A pro-Trump Republican operative, Alex Bruesewitz, dismissed the video as "staged" in a response on Twitter. Another user described the question and answer as "preselected" and "pre-scripted."
Despite the mixed reactions, DeSantis remains a strong contender in the polls. While trailing behind Trump by double digits, he is ahead of the other GOP presidential contenders, who are polling in the single digits.
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