Diminutive Republican Florida Man Governor Ron DeSantis pulled out his “I’m a big man” routine at a political rally today, called Dr. Anthony Fauci a “little elf” and said someone should “chuck him across the Potomac,” according to the Daily Beast, using more violent imagery to improve his status in Republican circles.
The 5’9″ DeSantis, who’s quickly becoming Chris Christie-esque in girth, was at a stop on his “Keep Florida Free Tour”–which sounds like something a Jimmy Buffett tribute band would be on–where he was roadtesting rhetoric he’ll likely use in a 2024 presidential run as he stumps for reelection as governor.
The 5’7″ Fauci continues to be the target of right-wingers because he promoted science to direct public health policy. DeSantis opted to hire a California virus denier, antivaxxer and liar to be his state’s Surgeon General, a move obviously made to “own the libs.”