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hay rick

(8,184 posts)
Mon Sep 16, 2024, 02:07 PM Sep 16

DeSantis doesn't trust federal government to look into apparent assassination attempt against Trump. Florida will conduc [View all]

Source: Sun Sentinel

Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed doubts Monday about the federal government’s ability to fairly and objectively investigate the apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.

His solution: Florida will conduct its own state investigation into the Sunday incident at Trump’s golf club near West Palm Beach.
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“I mean I look at the federal government with all due respect to them, you know, those same agencies that are prosecuting Trump in that jurisdiction are now going to be investigating this. I just think that that may not be the best thing for this country.
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DeSantis’ reference to federal agencies refers to the special counsel investigation into Trump’s possession of classified documents after he left office, which is being handled in federal court in South Florida, and the investigation into his attempt to overturn the 2020 election, which is being prosecuted in Washington, D.C.



Read more: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/09/16/desantis-doesnt-trust-federal-government-to-look-into-apparent-assassination-attempt-against-trump-florida-will-conduct-own-probe/



Another shot at the limelight for DeSantis. Shameless as always...
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The man really is totally shameless. Biophilic Sep 16 #1
He is an attention whore for sure Attilatheblond Sep 16 #2
I can't wait for this shitstain to go away forever. Dulcinea Sep 17 #37
Isn't he the person Old Crank Sep 16 #3
I think all his people are following up on petition signers. They are busy. BoomaofBandM Sep 16 #4
Not many trust DeSatan........................ Lovie777 Sep 16 #5
Well, he can demand and stamp his little feet all he wants. Feds have jurisdiction... hlthe2b Sep 16 #6
Hey DeShithead, FEDERAL Secret Service did their jobs! Freethinker65 Sep 16 #7
Well, Well, Well... GB_RN Sep 16 #8
Makes me wonder if it wasn't staged, and DeathSantis Meadowoak Sep 16 #9
Biden should block the Florida investigation as interference with a Federal investigation ificandream Sep 16 #10
WTF does he think he is? BaronChocula Sep 16 #11
Jefferson DeSantis johnnyfins Sep 16 #21
: ) BaronChocula Sep 16 #29
In other words, they're going to make it up out of whole cloth. Novara Sep 16 #12
yup, all to sow doubt in voters' minds onetexan Sep 16 #13
whatever little dude..... bahboo Sep 16 #14
Talk about worthless iemanja Sep 16 #15
These MAGATs are bat shit crazy and the lusting for power at the expense of our country is disgusting. They will burn it Evolve Dammit Sep 16 #16
DeSantis is an imbecile ornotna Sep 16 #17
what a Trump whore Skittles Sep 16 #18
Kissy-Kissy-Kissy, Suck Up-Suck-Up-Suck-up. Dear Dog, I despise that man. chouchou Sep 16 #19
THe Secret Service did their job. pfitz59 Sep 16 #20
These people assume everyone else is petty and selfish as they are. Kablooie Sep 16 #22
Yawn. We were over it before it happened. truthisfreedom Sep 16 #23
'Attention whore' Jack Valentino Sep 16 #24
Spending taxpayer money on a useless investigation leaves less money for other kinds of mischief. Martin68 Sep 16 #25
Something smells rotten and fishy Blue Owl Sep 16 #26
Bill jcboon Sep 16 #27
how... myohmy2 Sep 16 #28
Then DeSantis/FL can take over security for Dotard. keithbvadu2 Sep 16 #30
snork. AllaN01Bear Sep 16 #31
DeSantis KNOWS that was an assassination attempt! Aussie105 Sep 17 #32
Which agency has custody of the would-be assassin? no_hypocrisy Sep 17 #33
Yes, please focus on that. DFW Sep 17 #34
You get'em GoGo Boots! OldBaldy1701E Sep 17 #35
Hencedforth Florida can provide Trump's security detail, then. Orrex Sep 17 #36
All due respect to Orban Wannabe and his magic boots, but shouldn't that be the Lamelight? Ford_Prefect Sep 17 #38
LOL. That seems to be the way it turns out lately for Ronnie. Ever since Elon helped launch his presidential campaign. hay rick Sep 17 #44
I'm amazed that DeShithead uttered two sentences Prof. Toru Tanaka Sep 17 #39
Ron DeSantis thinks he's a god dlk Sep 17 #40
Translation: "Let me help with the coverup of this inside job!" /nt bucolic_frolic Sep 17 #41
I'm sure the conclusion has already been decided; time to make the facts fit. alarimer Sep 17 #42
Paging George Soros. hay rick Sep 17 #45
Don't forget to bring the white boots, DeSantis. Kid Berwyn Sep 17 #43
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