Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently commented on the blue wave that swept the U.S. during the midterms, suggesting that voters in previously red states could experience buyer’s remorse. These remarks caused some controversy on social media, as users were divided between criticizing DeSantis and supporting the Florida governor.
Conservative political pundit Eric Daugherty recently shared a short clip of DeSantis discussing the midterms. The governor of the Sunshine State cited Texas, saying that the state had been the most important red state for most of his life and that it was surprising to see Democrats winning there.
He also mentioned Elon Musk, alleging that it was clear to him that Democrats would go after Musk because he opposed them. He also indicated that Florida was the last “refuge of sanity” and said that former red states would “be in for quite a shock if leftist policies actually get enacted.”
DeSantis Sparks Controversy Online
The video sparked mixed reactions on X, with a considerable number of users disagreeing with DeSantis, despite the overall conservative nature of Daugherty’s followers.
To some people, DeSantis was giving opinions on places where he should not be meddling: “DeSantis needs to worry about Florida and stay out of Texas.” Others used the opportunity to attack U.S. President Donald Trump: “Kinda like the buyer’s remorse going on for electing Trump after he started another war in the Middle East and became Israel’s little [expletive].”
Others disagreed with the Florida governor as well, saying, “Ron DeSantis shouldn’t be too confident about that. Gas prices are already falling. Folks don’t care who made it happen; Democrats won, and they are going down. Trump is saying probably no more Iran attacks. This is what folks voted for.”
Some folks were convinced that DeSantis was actually happy with the results: “He wants this election outcome because he wants to be the next president.”
Obviously, some others agreed with his stance on the issue: “DeSantis is right. Texas and Georgia just elected people who will tax, regulate, and punish the businesses that made those states successful. Buyer’s remorse hits when the jobs and growth leave.”
A few users even praised his words: “Democrats don’t hesitate, they immediately get to work on passing their agenda. One of the only Republicans to do the same? Ron DeSantis. We need him now more than ever.”
Ron DeSantis will be succeeded by Republican Byron Donalds as Governor of Florida in 2027. It’s still unknown whether he will pursue a candidacy for U.S. president.
