Somebody might need to collect Ron DeSantis and plug him back in. The flailing Florida governor appears to be running out of batteries.
While DeSantis’ right-wing credentials are unquestioned–he’s made attacking LGBTQ+ people one of the focal points of his governorship–there have always been concerns about his ability to act human, for lack of a better term.
One of DeSantis’ former congressional staffers infamously told Vanity Fair his personality is comparable to a “piece of paper” last fall.
He also reportedly once ate pudding with his hands.
As the presumed top primary challenger to Donald Trump, DeSantis is more visible now than ever. He’s making international trips, visiting early primary states, and talking to voters.
Few of his interactions are going well.
It was an especially rough week for DeSantis, whose administration is now being sued by Disney, Florida’s top private employer and tourism attraction. His stretch of public blunders started Monday, when he was asked about his flopping poll numbers and appeared to short-circuit.
That was very weird, right? There’s nothing wrong with his answer; but man, what’s going on with his face???
DeSantis encountered a different problem when he was interviewed on Fox News, however. He was staring directly into the sun, with the apparent buoyancy of a statue.
In fairness, it’s hard for anybody to look comfortable when they’re staring into the sun. DeSantis’ team positioned their boss in the worst place possible for a live TV shot.
Tokyo is a major city that stretches 5,194 square miles. Surely there must have been other options.
Also, sunglasses are a thing. (Just ask Joe Biden!)
On Twitter, astute politicos remarked that DeSantis just isn’t ready for primetime…
That’s my face when I’m in an nationally-broadcast interview but I realize I left the stove on
— Jordan Liles (@jordanliles) April 25, 2023
Staring directly into the sun was an interesting choice
— CLL (@CLLcllcll5) April 25, 2023
Aside from looking awkward and uncomfortable, DeSantis often acts petulantly in public. Who could forget last year when he yelled at college students for wearing masks?
This week, he had a meltdown when asked about allegations from a Guantanamo detainee who says he observed his torture.
These flubs serve as an appropriate capper to DeSantis’ rough April. He’s been in a losing battle with Disney all month, with the company sidestepping his attempt to exert more power over its operations.
In response, he nullified Disney’s maneuvering and threatened to build a state prison around their theme park. (The same day, Disney announced it was hosting a special “Pride Nite” this June at its California theme park. We’re sure that’s just a coincidence!)
Instead of rallying the culture warriors, DeSantis’ feud with Disney is only succeeding in chasing away donors. His supporters are ripping him to shreds.
“What the f*ck is wrong with RD?,” asked one donor in a group chat, per Rolling Stone.
Honey, where do we begin?
Scroll down for more reaction to DeSantis being weird and ill-tempered…
FUN FACT: Ron DeSantis’s voice can be used to remove paint from patio furniture, lawn jockeys, and siding.
— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) April 27, 2023
He lacks the “Guy you want to have a beer with” quality.
— Christine King (@ckwest542) April 27, 2023
Is that real?
— NotPayin8Dollars🟧 (@NotPayin8) April 24, 2023
He’s so odd.
Is it me or does he look like a bobble head?
— Eileen McLaughlin 🇺🇸🇺🇦 🟦 (@EileenM60933733) April 24, 2023
Is this some kind of AI-generated personality type he’s using? Or just a creepy self parody?
— turkeyneck (@turkeyneck) April 24, 2023
Resting Abercrombie & Fitch Face
— Frank Lesser (@sadmonsters) April 25, 2023
— SayMay (@saymaysmith) April 25, 2023
abfab
My god, is he the biggest asshole or what!
Invader7
There’s a LOT assholery among the male gop members..
abfab
Uh oh, he’s back on that Columbian Coke again. Or he’s late for his date with a Geisha Boy.
Invader7
BOTH !!
abfab
Recall POS staring up at a solar eclipse….he said he didn’t need the special glasses. Soul twins.
ShaverC
All I can think about now are the eloquent words of President Joe Biden during CNN interview about coronavirus response, in April 2020. “You know, there’s a uh, during World War II, uh, you know, where Roosevelt came up with a thing uh, that uh, you know, was totally different than a, than the, the, it’s called, he called it the, you know, the World War II, he had the war – the War Production Board.”
dbmcvey
So, here you are backing up Ron DeSantis. That says it all.
ShaverC
dbmcvey, No no. I don’t believe DeSantis is ready to be President either. If I may quote Joe Biden again, ““Poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids.”
Bosch
I knew, before scrolling down, that there would be a comment from you like this one.
It shouldn’t matter whether DeSantis is ready to be president, it should matter that DeSantis has launched an attack on on your existence.
You’re just dripping with Stockholm syndrome.
ShaverC
Bosch, To quote Joe Biden on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation: “America is a nation that can be defined in a single word: Asufutimaehaehfutbw.”
No more powerful words have ever been said.
correctio
Desantis doesn’t have the juice to win. we’ll either have four more years of Trump (bad outcome) or Biden (better outcome).
on the other hand, it’s not a great or even good outcome. Joe biden is too old to be president. Most democrats don’t want him to be their candidate. He’s not a fighter when it comes to the issues that matter: healthcare (Joe will always be loyal to the insurance companies), unions (just look what Joe did to the rail strike), inflation (the war in Ukraine), voting rights (remember those? the biden admin has kind of just given up on that front).
what do the democrats stand for these days? it’s getting harder and harder to say
cc423
Joe Biden has done more for people like YOU during his successful career than all of the right wing bigots combined. Maybe appreciate what he has done to protect YOUR rights instead of denigrating him.
correctio
@cc423 can you cite some specifics?
ShaverC
cc423, Please don’t mention the absolutely BS story Joe tells about his father, in the 50’s or 60’s, being so cool with two gay men kissing and telling young Joe, “Hey, they love each other” That never happened. But Biden DID vote yes for Don’t Ask Don’t tell, and he voted yes for the Defense of Marriage Act which kept marriage between a man and a woman.
barryaksarben
yes, and your boi trump is far below him so that tells us all about you gurl byeee
barryaksarben
yes, it reminds me of that great statement trump when he said the one word needed. COVEFE, Still resonates with you idiots
barryaksarben
While you may find it hard to understand where the dems now stand we ALL know it is far and away a much better version than the corrupt sad sick QOP who want to destroy this country so. little kids of color aren’t allowed to eat, or gays are allowed to be killed or women have any control over their own bodies. they will attack our nations capitol in defense of racism, homophobia, white nationalism and their belief that as so called christians they can hate all fkn day long and terrify others so the fact that their boring lives that include no or little satisfying sex is held up to the world to see just how hollow and pathetic their lives are. Right shaver. Shaver ? is that because you had to get rid of all your pubes to see your dic k
ShaverC
barryaksarben, Wow, if you really believe that then you have been brainwashed. It just shows how the D’s scare people into submission.
mailliw110
All I can think about is the relavance your comment has to this article.
Fname Optional Lname
First the mighty orange one locks eyes with an eclipse and now this one looks like he’s trying to recharge brain cells by staring directly in to the sun
cuteguy
Ron Deathsantis is def a Robot Rubio with less charisma, if that was even possible. What’s in the water down there in Florida?
RIGay
Rhonda thrives. He’s playing from the Roy Cohen play book – any publicity is great publicity.
cc423
Staring into the sun worked for Trump.
Kangol2
Not really. He lost in 2020, decisively, and most of his goons lost in 2022. He apparently wants to keep up the disastrous streak. Good times, good times.
ScottOnEarth
DeSantis is a genuinely evil, hateful wannabe dictator. The hideous hatred he shows is just the tip of the iceberg. If this lunatic ever gets the keys to the White House, this country will be in serious, irreversible trouble.
Openminded
Absolutely agree with you. I’d rather see Trump back in office than to endure what this idiot could do.
abfab
“That’s right. DeSantis got married at Disney World. And now he’ll probably never be welcome back. And likely will lose to Disney in court. Fantastic.”
Insider reported that DeSantis exchanged vows with now-wife Casey DeSantis at “the Grand Floridian’s wedding pavilion, a chapel with arched windows overlooking Cinderella’s Castle and the Seven Seas Lagoon.”
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……….this shit is too funny….looking forward to seeing him crash and burn.
ricardo
How long until DeSantis gets caught soliciting teenagers or something?
abfab
There must be people working on this. Eventually the amateur videos and the sex tapes will rise to the surface, like scum on a pond.
Kangol2
He allegedly partied with them when he was a teacher. But he appears to be severely straight-laced these days. The repression is warping his Yale-trained brain!
Invader7
Ah ha.. That’s why always looks constipated. With those ADOLPH HITLER eyes..
stafcoyote
A sitting governor of an American State should not travel abroad, as DeSantis has done, for political purposes, at least not without informing the State Department and consenting to official minders to accompany him/her, at his/her expense, to make sure the stated foreign policy of the United States is upheld.
barryaksarben
he thinks the rules do not apply to him. I hope to GOD Disney goes after him individually
GayEGO
Governor DeSantis is not fit to be the governor of Florida, Mickey and Minnie Mouse would do a better job!
stafcoyote
DeSantis should be recalled to Active Duty, subject to an Art. 32 Hearing, and referred to a GCM.
GayVeteranOfcr
His military career sort of cratered when the brass assigned him to GITMO.
NO ONE in favor gets sent to GITMO.
That he was sent there says a lot about favoring his military future.
He later claimed that there were only terrorists there at GITMO.
Even when he was there, the only prisoners at GITMO were not terrorists and none of them had been charged at all.
I think that his attitude and personality may reflect his very long standing simmering dislike of his military fortunes. The military probably did not advance him nor assign him to plumb venues but let him rot.
As for his personality as Florida’s Governor, most of his recent laws are or will soon be in court and they will be found to be unconstitutional, either in State court or in federal court.
His retaliation against Disney is blatant violation of 1st Amendment rights, and judges will be hard pressed to avoid epithets in speaking of his legal acumen.
Terrycloth
Jeez Dan Quayle , AL Gore & Mike Pence were smarter and more animated than DeSantis could ever Be and thats saying alot !
Invader7
First of compare DeFlops cuckoo crazy eyes with ADOLPH HITLERS..VERY similar in MANY ways.. Secondly, his voice makes my skin crawl. It’s pure torture. I bet this asswipe is really into being a big ole gangbang bottom.You know : the self loathing straight man who really CRAVES getting dicked down !!!