In his upcoming memoir, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expresses his admiration for former President Donald Trump. The book, titled “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival,” is set to be released this week.
In the book, DeSantis criticizes Critical Race Theory and the elite class, and refers to prominent Republicans such as George W. Bush and Paul Ryan as part of the so-called establishment that he believes has caused issues for the party.
DeSantis also emphasizes the importance of conservative policies and principles in American politics. He acknowledges that Trump’s celebrity status likely contributed to his success in the 2016 election, helping him to win against Hillary Clinton.
Takeaways:
- DeSantis admires former President Trump, who he credits with helping him win his initial election in 2018.
- DeSantis criticizes Critical Race Theory and the elite class, and emphasizes the importance of conservative policies and principles in American politics.
- DeSantis acknowledges that Trump’s celebrity status likely contributed to his success in the 2016 election.
- DeSantis places blame on the media and top Democrats for using the Russia collusion conspiracy theory in an attempt to “undermine” Trump’s presidency.
- DeSantis stresses the importance of party unity and support for the eventual GOP nominee, no matter who it may be.
Commentary:
As a Republican commentator, it is clear that DeSantis’s upcoming memoir shows his unwavering support for former President Trump. The Governor acknowledges that Trump’s celebrity status played a role in his success in the 2016 election, but also notes that Trump supported policies that appealed to the base in a way that GOP leaders in the DC swamp had been either incapable of doing or unwilling to do.
DeSantis’s emphasis on the importance of conservative policies and principles in American politics is a reminder to the Republican Party that they must stay true to their values in order to win back the trust of their base.
His call for party unity and support for the eventual GOP nominee is also a reminder that, regardless of personal preferences, Republicans must come together to defeat the Democratic nominee in the upcoming presidential election.