DeSantis aims to avoid self-sabotage on Trump indictments.

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Focused on Fixing the Country

OSKALOOSA, Iowa‍ — Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is determined to distance himself from‌ former President Donald Trump’s‌ legal troubles. He firmly believes that his⁢ focus should be on finding solutions to fix‌ the country ⁢as part of ⁢his campaign.

When questioned about special counsel Jack Smith indicting Trump on additional charges related to the federal classified documents case, DeSantis⁢ chose ⁢not to discuss the‌ former president’s “conduct.” Instead, he reiterated his commitment to “end‍ the weaponization” of the federal government and restore the public’s trust in its institutions.

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“I want to spend less time litigating the past and more time concentrating on the future and⁢ what we need to achieve as a nation,” the governor⁤ told reporters in ⁤Albia ‌on Friday. “We cannot afford distractions. We must keep our focus on the task at hand. As president, I will conduct myself in a manner that prioritizes‍ the ⁢people’s concerns.”

“When faced with opposition, the key is not to harm oneself ⁢and to stay focused on the goal. That’s exactly what we will do: keep our eyes on the ball, stay focused on the mission, and deliver results for the American people,” he added.

DeSantis also ⁣clarified his remarks about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stating that he agrees with the​ Democrat’s views on the country’s restrictive COVID-19 pandemic response and Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Recently, DeSantis seemed open to ‍considering Kennedy for a position‌ at the Food and Drug Administration or Centers⁣ for Disease ‍Control and Prevention.

“I want to collaborate with individuals across the political spectrum to ensure that such situations ‍never arise‌ again,” he explained. “However, it’s important to note that this is different from appointing someone to the ⁤CDC. I⁤ will⁣ appoint a qualified physician or Ph.D. to that position, of course.”

DeSantis also responded to Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), who indirectly criticized the governor this week for defending the Florida Board of Education’s approval of a curriculum that has been criticized for suggesting ⁤that ⁤slaves acquired‌ skills for their⁣ own‌ benefit.

“One of the reasons our ⁢country has faced challenges is because D.C. Republicans⁢ often accept false narratives and lies perpetuated by the Left,”⁢ DeSantis stated. “To accept the falsehoods that Kamala Harris has been ‌spreading, even after ​they have been debunked, is not the way to go⁢ about it.”

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