Ron DeSantis is falsely pitching himself as a blue-collar, middle-class candidate — a sign he is resorting to the same populist strategy used by Trump. This latest controversy demonstrates that he is exploiting his position and cannot relate to the plights of modern working-class Americans, despite his attempts to seem familiar with the realities of blue-collar life.
It's no coincidence that the left-wing media's attempts to defame DeSantis have come immediately after multiple polls showed that he can defeat Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election. The Florida governor is a convincing and credible candidate for presidency who connects with voters and would bring a strong policy agenda to the White House. If selected by the GOP, DeSantis's prospects look good.