Ron “Don’t Say Gay” DeSantis mocked for touting his supposed latest achievement

One of Ron DeSantis’ latest tweets has prompted a swift backlash online. The Florida Governor tweeted on Wednesday, “I am awarding more than $28 million to expand Florida’s semiconductor and chip manufacturing through the Job Growth Grant Fund. These awards will create high-paying jobs for Floridians in growing, high-demand fields while also supporting our state’s economic future.”

Sounds good, right? Especially from a Governor who has faced criticism over the amount of time he has spent out-of-state in recent months.

However, many were quick to point out one thing. The $28 million came after Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act in August 2022. The legislation wants to boost US semiconductor research and production to ensure it stays competitive with China. This investment comes about as a direct result of CHIPS.

The response to DeSantis’ tweet was brutal.

Thanks President Biden! pic.twitter.com/2L5XyhzpuX

— Maestro (@Maestro4Maestro) November 22, 2023

.@POTUS Said you're welcome.

— Human☮🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🌊 (@4HumanUnity) November 22, 2023

Aren't you the Governor of Iowa now? Long time no see.

Thanks President Biden for funding these new jobs.

— Leslieoo7 (@Leslieoo7) November 22, 2023

Thanks to the CHIPS act and President Biden

— 👣Jarett & 🐾Lilly vs EVERYTHING (@JLVsTW1) November 22, 2023

Taking credit for Biden’s CHIPS act.

— NSBill (@Bill_nsb) November 23, 2023

No shame. No humility. Not the slightest thanks to the source of the funds from President Biden’s policies. https://t.co/4sebXRZXSV

— Ben Meiselas (@meiselasb) November 23, 2023

Fight We Must

A pre-Thanksgiving tweet posted by Ron’s wife, Casey DeSantis, also prompted some blowback.

Mrs DeSantis posted a photo of her and two of her young children. She said, “Earning every vote… Fighting for our future… #FightWeMust” She also wore a top with the slogan ‘Fight We Must’ across its back (maybe this is her rival to Melania Trump’s #BeBest).

Online, many asked when the DeSantis’ would be heading back to Florida… and whether they could cut back a little on the photo ops with their kids.

Take your kids home. They need a normal childhood.

— MAD life (@2MADlife) November 23, 2023

No Casey, Ron DeSantis needs to apologize to Floridians for lying to his voters and breaking his promise to serve them on day one!

DeSantis needs to apologize for being an "Absentee Governor" ALL year working for himself!

DeSantis needs to apologize for creating the…

— Gracie Smith (@GraceSm16250397) November 22, 2023

Tell Ron to get back to Florida and do the job he was elected to do. https://t.co/rRdkqERQgO

— We The Fringe – Mia (@miaharrison59) November 22, 2023

Ron DeSantis’ campaign to become the Republican nominee has spluttered since it was first announced. In a recent poll of respondents in Iowa, where the first Republican primary will be held, Trump leads both DeSantis and Nikki Haley by around 27 points.

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Won’t somebody think of the children?