In a storm of posts on his Truth Social platform, former President Donald Trump leveled a fresh series of attacks at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, including a peculiar allegation that DeSantis is considering a name change, as the political climate heats up in the run-up to the 2024 presidential race, as reported by RadarOnline.com.
The former Commander-in-Chief's onslaught against DeSantis on Truth Social took place on Wednesday evening. Trump initiated his digital tirade by pointing to recent polling data suggesting he holds the lead against both DeSantis and current President Joe Biden in the race for the 2024 presidential office.
However, Trump swiftly pivoted from a focus on poll numbers to a more personal jab at DeSantis, asserting that the Florida governor "wishes to change his name." Trump posted, "Did you hear that 'Rob' DeSanctimonious desires a name change?" adding that DeSantis is insisting people pronounce his name as 'DeeeSantis' rather than 'DaSantis.'
The ex-president added, "I actually prefer 'Da,' it sounds more pleasant, so I'm glad he's making the switch." Trump further commented on DeSantis' supposed irritability when his name is mispronounced, saying, "He shouldn't take issue with this, DeSanctimonious?"
In addition to his posts targeting DeSantis, Trump uploaded a collection of articles characterizing DeSantis as a "Trump clone," praising the unwavering support for the former president and claiming that "only Trump possesses the required mettle" to steer the nation in 2024.
The contentious former president didn't limit his attacks to DeSantis. Chris Christie, the ex-New Jersey governor and former Trump campaign advisor, also found himself in the crosshairs as he purportedly readies his bid for the White House in 2024.
Reposting a remark originally made by Roger Stone, Trump commented, "[Chris Christie] needs to run." He continued, "Not for President. He simply needs to get moving."
As RadarOnline.com previously covered, Trump amplified his criticisms of DeSantis subsequent to the Florida governor's formal announcement of his 2024 presidential campaign last week.
Following DeSantis' campaign kickoff on May 24, Trump wasted no time resorting to Truth Social to label DeSantis as "unfaithful," in need of a "personality makeover," and incapable of winning the general election.
Trump blasted DeSantis, stating, "He was, and remains, a follower of terrible RINO Paul Ryan, among too many others to name." Trump further berated DeSantis, "He is in dire need of a personality transformation, a procedure which, to my knowledge, isn't medically possible yet."
Concluding his tirade, Trump labelled DeSantis as, "A disloyal individual!"