The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1734 - DeSantis Launches, Twitter Melts Down
May 25, 2023
Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida and Republican presidential candidate, discusses the chaotic launch of his campaign on Twitter Spaces, marked by technical glitches and mixed reactions. He emphasizes his vision for restoring sanity and order in America, tackling issues like the southern border crisis and rising crime rates. The conversation also contrasts his structured strategy with Trump's flamboyant style, and examines the backlash faced by corporations like Target amidst political tensions. DeSantis advocates for a return to rational governance in challenging times.
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Glitchy DeSantis Campaign Launch
- Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk.
- Technical issues plagued the launch, causing the space to crash multiple times.
Tech Issues, Not DeSantis’s Fault
- The media mocked the technical failures, but the blame rests on Twitter Spaces, not DeSantis.
- Glitches are common with new technologies; Twitter Spaces wasn't prepared for the high listener load.
Biden and Trump’s Responses
- Joe Biden and Donald Trump responded to the DeSantis launch.
- Biden tweeted a donation link, and Trump tweeted in his usual style.