Laura Loomer Exposes Ron DeSantis' Secret Presidential Campaign and Trump Loyalty
ValuetainmentJuly 23, 202515 min155,798 views
40 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβDeSantis' Early Presidential Ambitions
- π‘ Laura Loomer alleges that Ron DeSantis was secretly planning a presidential run as early as 2021, shortly after January 6th.
- π° Donors were reportedly raising millions for DeSantis' presidential campaign finance committee, even before his gubernatorial re-election campaign.
- π° Loomer claims Rupert Murdoch's publishing company provided DeSantis with a book deal to help fund his nascent presidential campaign.
The Confrontation at the Book Signing
- π― Loomer organized a rally of Trump supporters outside a DeSantis book signing event to expose his presidential ambitions.
- π£οΈ Security guards, allegedly acting on DeSantis' staff's orders, demanded that Trump supporters leave, leading to a viral confrontation.
- π₯ This event is described as the catalyst that made it "safe" for others to acknowledge DeSantis' presidential run.
Allegations of Campaign Finance Violations
- βοΈ Loomer argues that DeSantis used his book tour as a way to violate campaign finance laws by fundraising and formulating his campaign before officially announcing.
- π DeSantis is accused of using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) vehicles for campaign purposes, including traveling to fundraisers, which is a violation of taxpayer-funded vehicle use.
- π It's highlighted that DeSantis does not own a home or a car, raising questions about his financial situation and reliance on external funding.
Trump's Reaction and Loomer's Intel
- π Following the book signing incident, Loomer received a call from Donald Trump, who praised her actions and called DeSantis a "snake."
- π€ Trump invited Loomer to Mar-a-Lago, where she provided him with intelligence that his own advisors had not shared.
- π This interaction solidified Loomer's relationship with Trump and her role in the campaign.
DeSantis' Current Political Standing
- π€ Loomer expresses distrust in DeSantis today, viewing his current efforts to get back in Trump's good graces as a political maneuver to rehabilitate his career.
- π She believes DeSantis lost significant goodwill by running against Trump and that Trump graciously allowed him to use his base.
- β Loomer speculates that DeSantis might be seeking a political appointment due to his damaged image and lack of personal assets.
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