Trump lashes out at DeSantis at Florida Freedom Summit calling him ‘wounded falling bird’

11 months ago

Miami-Dade news, Florida news.

Speaking at a GOP event in Florida Saturday, former President Donald Trump attacked the state Gov. Ron DeSantis calling him a “wounded falling bird” he helped rise into popularity in 2018.

“I endorsed him and he became a rocket ship in 24 hours,” the 77-year-old said. “Now he’s like a wounded falling bird from the sky.”

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    “We’re going to win the Florida primary for the third straight time, and we’re going to win the state by a landslide next November,” he added.