Ex-President Donald Trump has decided to retire his nickname for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, following DeSantis’ announcement that he will be exiting the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Trump. The nickname, ‘DeSanctimonious’, was first used by Trump during the 2022 midterms when DeSantis was rumored to be considering a challenge against Trump.
The retirement of the nickname came during a campaign event in New Hampshire, where Trump addressed the crowd and stated, “You said, ‘Will I be using the name Ron DeSanctimonious.’ I said that name is officially retired.” This announcement signifies the end of a chapter in the relationship between Trump and DeSantis.
DeSantis had previously dismissed the nickname as “petty” and “juvenile”, but in his Sunday video announcement, he voiced his support for Trump and endorsed him for the 2024 presidential race. DeSantis stated, “I signed a pledge to support the Republican nominee and I will honor that pledge. He has my endorsement because we can’t go back to the old Republican guard of yesteryear: a repackaged form of warmed-over corporatism that Nikki Haley represents.”
With DeSantis’ exit from the race, Nikki Haley, the former United Nations Ambassador, remains as the sole significant contender against Trump for the Republican nomination. Other notable candidates like Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy have already ended their presidential campaigns.
Haley extended a brief farewell to DeSantis, stating, “I want to say to Ron, he ran a great race, he’s been a good governor and we wish him well.”
The retirement of the nickname marks a shift in the dynamics of the 2024 presidential race, with DeSantis throwing his support behind Trump. It remains to be seen how this endorsement will impact the Republican primary and the overall race for the presidency.
In conclusion, Donald Trump has retired his nickname for Ron DeSantis following DeSantis’ decision to exit the 2024 presidential race and endorse Trump. This announcement comes as DeSantis joins a growing list of candidates who have dropped out of the race, leaving Nikki Haley as the main contender against Trump for the Republican nomination. The retirement of the nickname signifies a change in the dynamics of the race and sets the stage for an interesting primary season.
