Published on July 31, 2024, 12:34 am

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gave a stern warning in a recent interview concerning the future of U.S. politics: electing Vice President Kamala Harris, tagged as a representative of “San Francisco Democrats”, could potentially lead to nationwide circumstances similar to those facing California and its city, San Francisco.

In an interview with Newsmax on Monday night, DeSantis candidly shared his thoughts about the likelihood of Harris getting the media’s undivided and continued attention leading up to the election. He posited that her seemingly seamless journey through the political landscape might continue unabated due to how major news outlets persist in promoting her while largely overlooking aspects of a governing record that he perceives to be disastrous.

“From what it appears now, there is substantial likelihood that she gets the nomination at the convention,” said DeSantis. Discussing his previous speculation about Biden stepping away from leadership and Harris being strategically positioned as an electoral favorite despite potential hurdles, he added: “She has garnered considerable support, raised impressive funds—these factors have likely led the media to conclude that she will feature prominently at election time.”

He further suggested that major media players are going all out to push for her win in the election—”They have a San Francisco Democrat whose achievements aren’t notable; yet they’re trying their best to transform this ordinary politician into a cultural phenomenon.”

DeSantis expressed confidence in Americans’ ability not to easily succumb to attempts at rebranding Harris. Trusting citizens’ insightfulness, he hoped they won’t fall for what he believes is superficial manipulation by some news outlets.

His concerns rested on his perception of Harris as a hardcore left-wing San Francisco Democrat whose policies echo those already wreaking havoc in California and San Francisco: “The damage done by such left-leaning politicians in both state and city levels is palpable — these circumstances should serve as cautionary tales against taking our nation down an identical path by installing a ‘San Francisco Democrat’ into the Oval Office, thereby deepening our national crisis.”

The Governor’s stark warning reiterated his belief in the dire need for real news and trusted news sources that are attuned to a Christian worldview — offering an antidote to what he perceives as potentially harmful political decisions. His remarks are expected to ignite nationwide discourse; while some would deem his assertion as sternly prophetic, others might see it as politically charged rhetoric from a figure equally involved in shaping the nation’s future direction.