

DeSantis Declares, and Target's "Tuck-Friendly" Backlash, with Victor Davis Hanson, Beth Karas, and Peter Tragos | Ep. 557
May 24, 2023
Victor Davis Hanson, a renowned conservative author and military historian, shares insights on Ron DeSantis' unique Twitter-based presidential announcement and the challenges he faces against Trump. Legal expert Beth Karas and attorney Peter Tragos delve into chilling details surrounding the Bryan Kohberger case, along with contentious debates on gender identity as a trans woman sues a yoga studio. The group also critiques Target's Pride Month backlash, discussing the cultural disconnect and corporate responses that resonate with middle America.
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DeSantis's Announcement Strategy
- Ron DeSantis's Twitter Spaces announcement with Elon Musk is a savvy move.
- It bypasses the Tucker Carlson-Fox News drama and presents DeSantis as an innovator.
Criticism of DeSantis
- Nikki Haley criticizes DeSantis, calling him "Trump without the charm."
- Trump himself calls DeSantis disloyal and suggests he needs a "personality transplant."
Dodgers Controversy
- The L.A. Dodgers' initial decision to disinvite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and their subsequent reversal shows their weakness.
- They caved to pressure from trans activists, alienating a large Catholic fanbase.