Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) drew standing applause at an event attended by prominent Capitol Hill Republicans after declaring, “I’ve only begun to fight” against attacks from the mainstream media.
Speaking at the 2021 Daily Caller News Foundation Gala on Tuesday evening, DeSantis, a speculative 2024 presidential candidate, called on Republicans and conservatives to be courageous and stand up to the press, which has promoted false narratives about his administration and others on the right.
“When a society like ours is veering away from the truth like we are, those that stand up and tell truth will face fire,” DeSantis said. “That type of society goes after the truth-tellers more than anything because they understand those who tell the truth represent a threat to their power. In times like these, there is no substitute for courage.”
