Governor Ron DeSantis, a 2024 presidential candidate and Florida’s top official, remains unapologetic for his use of inflammatory rhetoric during a campaign speech in New Hampshire this summer. During the event, DeSantis ignited controversy by expressing his intent to take on what he referred to as “deep state people,” stating, “We’re going to start slitting throats on day one and be ready to go. You’re going to see a huge, huge outcry because Washington wants to protect its own.”
While some were alarmed by the harsh language, DeSantis clarified his statements during a recent appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. He asserted that his words were figurative and not meant to be taken literally. When questioned about whether he regretted using such rhetoric given the current polarized political climate, DeSantis responded, “No, because I think people knew it was a figure of speech.”
The governor emphasized that his aim was to bring about greater accountability in government and expressed the need for swift action to resize the government. He defended his approach, stating, “I’m not just going to go up there and be nice about it. We are going to take very swift action to resize this government…”
Despite concerns raised by the correspondent about the rising threats faced by federal officials in the wake of January 6 and election controversies, DeSantis remained steadfast. He stated, “I stand by what I said. I don’t think anyone could reasonably have taken that and acted like I’m somehow advocating anything other than robust political process and robust political accountability.”
As Governor DeSantis continues his campaign for the 2024 presidential election, his unyielding stance on his controversial rhetoric stands in contrast to his second-place position in the Republican primary, with Donald Trump leading the field by a substantial margin, according to RealClearPolitics.
