Ron DeSantis might have made a very embarrassing mistake when he suspended his presidential campaign. In a video posted to social media, he seemingly attributed a quote from a Budweiser advertisement to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Trump vs. Haley
DeSantis, who dropped out of the presidential race shortly before the New Hampshire primary, was quick to endorse Donald Trump. The Florida governor’s departure left the ex-president and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley to battle it out as the last remaining major candidates.
DeSantis’ Social Media Video
In a video posted to social media, DeSantis discussed Trump’s popularity among Republicans. “It’s clear to me that a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance,” he said.
Trump’s Legal Situation
The Florida governor then accused the Democrats of lawfare: “They watched his presidency get stymied by relentless resistance, and they see Democrats using lawfare to this day to attack him.”
Loyal to the GOP
He later promised to support the GOP’s nominee: “I signed a pledge to support the Republican nominee, and I will honor that pledge.”
Warmed-Over Corporatism
The Florida governor continued, praising Trump and criticizing Haley: “[Trump] has my endorsement because we can’t go back to the old Republican guard of yesteryear, a repackaged form of warmed-over corporatism that Nikki Haley represents.”
Trump and DeSantis
Trump and DeSantis have had their fair share of disagreements, with the ex-President even nicknaming the latter “DeSanctimonious.” DeSantis, in his endorsement, didn’t shy away from their rivalry.
Disagreements With Donald Trump
He said: “While I’ve had disagreements with Donald Trump, such as on the coronavirus pandemic and his elevation of Anthony Fauci, Trump is superior to the current incumbent, Joe Biden. That is clear.”
Nikki Haley’s Response
Despite DeSantis’ criticism, Haley praised him after his departure. “We just heard that Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the race, and I want to say to Ron, he ran a great race. He’s been a good governor and we wish him well,” she said.
May the Best Woman Win
The former South Carolina governor ended her response with some optimism: “Having said that, it’s now one fella and one lady left. For now, I’ll leave you with this: May the best woman win.”
Donald Trump’s Response
Trump responded promptly to DeSantis’ departure. “We just got some word that one of our opponents, very capable person, is dropping out of the race – Ron DeSantis. And Ron is dropping out and, in doing so, he endorsed us,” he said.
Success Is Not Final
There was more to DeSantis’ departure video than his Trump endorsement, though. He ended it with a quote he attributed to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”
A Budweiser Ad
The video was soon fact-checked by the platform, and a note was applied to it explaining that the words were actually from a 1938 Budweiser advertisement. The ad can be found on Google Books in an old edition of Life Magazine.
Bud Light and Dylan Mulvaney
DeSantis, along with a lot of the far-right, previously criticized Bud Light following its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. He even claimed he’d never drink the beer again.
Holding a Grudge
At an event in a Nevada bar, the Florida governor said: “Just so you know, I’ll serve you anything except Bud Light. I just can’t do that.”
Breaching Legal Duties
DeSantis didn’t stop at words and boycotts. Last year, CNN obtained a letter written by the Florida governor calling for an investigation into Budweiser’s parent company, alleging that it “breached legal duties owed to its shareholders.”
A Potential Lawsuit
Discussing the matter in a Fox News interview, DeSantis said: “We’re going to be launching an inquiry against Bud Light and InBev. It could be something that leads to a derivative lawsuit filed on behalf of the shareholders of the Florida pension fund.”
Putting Business Aside
He continued: “At the end of the day, there’s gotta be penalties for when you put business aside to focus on your social agenda at the expense of hardworking people.”
DeSantis’ Anti-Woke Focus
Given DeSantis’ history of heavily criticizing Budweiser and his anti-woke focus, there’s no doubt his blunder will amuse those who aren’t fond of him – and maybe even those who are.
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