DeSantis can afford to ignore Trump for the moment because, unlike Trump, he is actually accomplishing things. Trump mastered the art of attacking the media, but DeSantis’ team is mastering the art of exposing them for the hacks they are. DeSantis’ team is bringing the fight to where it might hurt the media with non-Republicans: actually proving what liars they are. One great example, out of many, was provided by Brian Griffin, DeSantis’ press secretary. We will weaponize anything you tell us in our ongoing campaign to smear and defame your boss.” Team DeSantis: “No” See it’s that easy.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 08, 2023 00:05 UTC