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Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is sounding off against leftist comedian Trevor Noah for “lying” about his presence at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last week.
While speaking to reporters on Monday, DeSantis noted that he was not at the event and rejected an invitation to attend.
During the dinner, Noah said DeSantis was in the audience at one point during the show before hurling a slew of baseless attacks at the governor.
“One of my favorites, Ron DeSantis, is here,” Noah declared. “Oh man, I’m actually surprised that he found the time. You know he has been so busy trying to outmaneuver Trump for 2024. I see you, Ron. I see you, player.”
DeSantis hit back on Monday, saying he was not at the event.
“I would never attend that,” he said at a press conference in Jacksonville after being asked about Noah’s comments. “I have no interest in that.”
“Why they would want to perpetuate a lie about that I don’t know,” DeSantis said. “But I think it just shows you why that cabal of people in DC, NY is so reviled by so many Americans. I think it’s a reputation that’s been well-deserved.”
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DeSantis on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: “I did not watch it. I don’t care what they do… It just shows you why that cabal of people in D.C., New York are so reviled by so many Americans.”pic.twitter.com/zPKuW3Z08C
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 2, 2022
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