With tensions already simmering between Trump loyalists and a new brigade of defectors behind DeSantis, the online animosity finally spilled over into real life over the weekend at the CPAC outside Washington.
In a since-deleted tweet, right-wing pundit and Army Green Beret veterandefended the governor, arguing that “partying with 18-year-old hotties” made him like DeSantis more.
Previous online grudges quickly resurfaced, including Bruesewitz tweeting photos of the Florida governor’s footwear to speculate that DeSantis has been using thicker boots to appear taller. As Trump and DeSantis inch closer to open war in the 2024 GOP primary, their camps have searched for useful lines of attack on issues like Social Security and COVID policies.
DeSantis is listed as 5’9”. The Florida governor recently photographed standing beside golf legends Tiger Woods, who is known to be 6’1”, and Rory McIlroy, who stands at 5’9’. In the photo, DeSantis appeared to be as tall as Woods. That has led to some speculation that, on top of heeled boots, DeSantis may be using height inserts inside his boots.
Further driving home Trumpworld’s fixation with DeSantis’ boots, as New York Times reporter Maggie Habermanon Monday evening, Trump associates have begun flagging mentions on the topic—even when that means sharing an article from a liberal website like Jezebel.
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