Staff Reports
In a bold and clever move, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took aim at the mindset of Washington D.C. jurors, who he said would convict a ham sandwich if it was labeled as "Republican ham sandwich."
It’s widely believed that Washington, D. C., is heavily Democratic-populated. DeSantis questioning the impartiality of the people in the nation's capital is understandable since he believes that this area is biased. He also floated the idea of bringing in jurors from other parts of the country to hear the case of Donald Trump.
RON DESANTIS:
"A D.C. jury would indict a ham sandwich, and convict a ham sandwich, if it was a Republican ham sandwich!" pic.twitter.com/ULcq2kQEAm
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) August 2, 2023
On Tuesday, a grand jury in Washington indicted Donald Trump for his role in the January 6 riot. Although he doesn't believe that a fair trial can take place in the swamp, DeSantis still thinks that the people in Washington D.C. are biased against Republicans. He also believes that they'll convict people who they don't agree with. The governor's comments are a clear indication that the country's political polarization is on the rise.
In addition to taking aim at the District of Columbia, DeSantis also used his social media platform to discuss the issue. He noted that Americans should be able to remove cases from there to their homes. He believes that people should not have to go to trial in a place known as the "swamp." DeSantis is a determined individual who is committed to ending the federal government's weaponization.
As he continues to rise in the polls, it's clear that DeSantis is not only a strong candidate for the Republican nomination in 2024, but he's also willing to take on the issues that he believes in. For instance, if he wins, he might pardon Trump for his alleged role during the Washington riots.
Trump was ordered to appear in court and will likely enter a plea of not guilty to all of the charges. The trial, which is expected to be one for the record books, will be interesting to watch. Will the jury in Washington surprise us or will they confirm DeSantis' claims about the fairness of the system?
