How Ron DeSantis trumped Trump with migrant move
Gov. Ron DeSantis is having a “moment.” The Florida Republican’s latest high-profile action – flying migrants from Texas to the wealthy, liberal resort island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts – captured national attention and added yet more buzz to an expected 2024 presidential bid.
To liberals, last week’s maneuver was a cruel stunt that exploited desperate human beings by turning them into political pawns.
To conservatives, Governor DeSantis’ move was a stroke of political genius, highlighting the waves of migrants crossing the southern border and supercharging the immigration issue ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Over the weekend, Mr. DeSantis received at an event that his mentee has grabbed the media spotlight on one of his signature issues.
