How did Fox select the people who would attend the town hall meeting with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis?
They let in protesters with a large banner and at least two of the questions seemed to have been asked by Democrats.
DeSantis had just finished answering a question about abortion when suddenly, protesters ran up from the crowd, unfurled a banner, and briefly blocked DeSantis on camera. They shouted “No oil money! No oil money!”
DeSantis was not having it.
Protesters interrupt DeSantis’ Town Hall and chant “NO OIL MONEY!”
As they’re removed he says “Well, you guys, that was a mistake. You guys didn’t get that one right. OK.” pic.twitter.com/dP8B4HW6Xy
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 10, 2024
Images of the protesters who jumped on stage at Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Fox News town hall in West Des Moines, Iowa this evening and chanted ‘no oil money.’
H/T: AP pic.twitter.com/vgOp2Hjaop
— Katelyn Caralle (@Katelyn_Caralle) January 10, 2024
“You live with them and learn from them, right?” DeSantis said.
He told them that they had agitated at the wrong person on this issue: “You guys did not get that right.”
The radicals appear to come from the Sunrise Movement.
The security seemed to pile on pretty quickly.
He was clear in saying that he supported fracking. The oil protesters would not be pleased.
We are going to frack in this country. pic.twitter.com/U6iSvSh1PK
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) January 9, 2024
He also said a few things about his Republican rivals, claiming he was most attacked by Democrats. Trump may contest this one. DeSantis stated that if the media did not like him, then it should be considered a negative recommendation.
Donald Trump’s running for his issues.
Nikki Haley’s running for her donors’ issues.
I’m running for your issues, your family’s issues, and to turn this country around. pic.twitter.com/SZjZMxQcL9
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) January 9, 2024
He said that if Donald Trump, the former president were to run for office, the campaign would be filled with legal questions and controversy.
What do we want the 2024 election to be about?
If Donald Trump is the nominee, the election is going to be about legal issues, criminal trials, and January 6. It’ll be a referendum on him.
This election needs to be a referendum on the Democrats’ failed policies.
We need to… pic.twitter.com/mrvIcE24A7
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) January 9, 2024
DeSantis has said that he will take action against the FBI.
If FBI agents are going after parents going to a school board meeting, I’m firing those people.
If the FBI is colluding with Big Tech to censor dissent in this country, I’m firing those people.
If the FBI is passing around memos saying observant Catholics are potential… pic.twitter.com/VaNwt86ySC
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) January 9, 2024
DeSantis’ problem is that he still doesn’t poll well in comparison to Trump. He hasn’t been able to make any progress in the polls since the debates. A questioner asked him what he thought of that, and he gave a straightforward answer.
If you’re a conservative, I’m your guy. pic.twitter.com/wS7Lzdr4aK
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) January 9, 2024
“If you’re a conservative, I’m your guy. Vote me in the caucus and you could make history.