Staff Reports
Journalist Matt Kim recently had quite the rollercoaster of experiences at political rallies. After being booted from a rally for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Kim found himself pleasantly surprised by the gracious hosts at former President Donald Trump’s final pre-caucus rally. Not only was he allowed in, but he was given backstage access and an exclusive interview with the 45th president. Talk about a turnaround!
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The stark contrast between the treatment Kim received from the DeSantis campaign and Team Trump was impossible to ignore. While DeSantis’s team seemed to be afraid of allowing their candidate to interact with the media without guardrails, Trump’s camp welcomed Kim with open arms, appreciating his work and granting him unprecedented access. It’s clear which campaign truly values transparency and understands the importance of a free press.
Trump, in his nearly two-hour speech in Indianola, didn’t hold back in his criticism of his rivals. He took shots at DeSantis, calling him out along with “Birdbrain” Nikki Haley and even Vivek Ramaswamy. The former president urged his supporters to rise above the “liars, cheaters, thugs, perverts, frauds, crooks, freaks, creeps, and other quite nice people” and make their voices heard through their votes.
One Trump supporter, Marc Smiarowski, exemplifies the unwavering loyalty that many of the former president’s followers have. Despite any obstacles, Smiarowski intends to brave the weather and cast his vote for Trump. He feels a sense of indebtedness to the president, believing that he owes it to Trump after the treatment he faced in the last election and the ongoing political persecution he endures. To Smiarowski, Trump is the only viable option.
As Trump heads into the Republican primary with endorsements from numerous Florida GOP colleagues of DeSantis, a strong lead in the polls, and prevailing over President Joe Biden in swing states, it appears that his momentum continues to grow. The support from his party and his faithful followers stands as a testament to the enduring influence he has as a political figure.
It’s evident that Trump’s campaign is firing on all cylinders, while DeSantis’s camp seems to be lacking confidence in their candidate’s ability to handle the media. The stark difference in treatment that journalist Matt Kim received speaks volumes. Trump’s camp embraces the press, recognizing the importance of a robust Fourth Estate, while DeSantis’s team appears wary of any potential missteps. It’s clear which campaign values openness and understands the power of the people.
