DeSantis: Trump should’ve been stronger on Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Criticizes the Criminalization of Politics
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) recently spoke out against the growing trend of criminalizing politics, while addressing questions about the possibility of former President Donald Trump facing a second federal indictment.
During a press conference on Tuesday, DeSantis revealed that he had been informed about Trump receiving a target letter from Jack Smith, who is involved in the special counsel’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. However, he admitted that he had not yet been fully briefed on the details of this development.
Protecting the Integrity of Political Differences
DeSantis expressed his concerns about the dangerous path of criminalizing political differences, stating, “What we’ve seen in this country is an attempt to criminalize politics and to try to criminalize differences.” He went on to highlight the politicization of institutions like the FBI and the Department of Justice, emphasizing how they have been weaponized against American citizens.
DeSantis also mentioned his frustration with the perceived bias in the treatment of Hunter Biden, stating that “he would have been in jail if he were Republican.” While acknowledging his concerns about the country’s institutions, he did admit that Trump should have taken a stronger stance during the Jan. 6 riot.
A Call for Fairness and Unity
DeSantis emphasized the importance of distinguishing between criminal charges and political actions, stating, “There’s a difference between being brought up on criminal charges and doing things like, for example, I think was shown how he was in the White House and didn’t do anything while things were going on.” He urged for a fair and balanced approach, where one side does not constantly seek to imprison the other.
Trump himself confirmed earlier on Tuesday that he was the target of Jack Smith’s investigation into the events of Jan. 6. He described the special counsel as “deranged” and revealed that he had been given four days to provide grand jury testimony if he chose to do so.
It remains to be seen how this situation will unfold, but DeSantis’ remarks shed light on the broader issue of criminalizing politics and the need for unity in our nation.
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