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DeSantis Accuses Media of Bias Amid California Wildfires

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defends Donald Trump’s comments on California leaders during ongoing wildfires, criticizing media coverage and perceived bias toward Democrats.

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  1. DeSantis rips media for attacking Trump but sparing Democrats over wildfires - Washington Examiner

    DeSantis is no stranger to criticizing his California counterpart. When DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) engaged in The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate in late 2023, the Florida governor argued, “You have almost have to try to mess California up,” and that is exactly what Newsom had done.

    DeSantis rips media for attacking Trump but sparing Democrats over wildfires - Washington Examiner

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  2. DeSantis Angrily Attacks Press When Asked About Trump Blaming LA Fires On Democrats

    I’d like to see some balance on how this is done. You can criticize the president-elect, but I think you also have to hold these other people accountable. And I have not seen that.

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  3. Gov. Ron DeSantis rips media for targeting Trump amid fire response: 'Don't politicize it'

    I’m fine to say, ‘Just don’t politicize it at all.’ But I think the media – it’s like the pot calling the kettle black when they’re attacking Donald Trump, when they’re the ones that are always the lead in these instances.

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Updated: Jan 10th, 2025, 4:31 PM ET

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly defended President-elect Donald Trump regarding his criticisms of California leaders amid ongoing wildfires. He accused the media of bias, suggesting they create negative narratives against conservatives while protecting Democrats, specifically California Governor Gavin Newsom. DeSantis emphasized that when similar disasters occur in Florida, the media focuses on faults of Republican leaders instead of addressing the issue at hand. He called for a more balanced approach to media coverage in disaster situations, highlighting the importance of support for affected citizens regardless of political affiliation.

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