Political Quotes

Ron DeSantis: I can't -- I don't know how to spell DeSanctimonious. I don't really know what it means, but I kind of like it. It is…

On the recordMarch 21, 2023
I can't -- I don't know how to spell DeSanctimonious. I don't really know what it means, but I kind of like it. It is long. It's got a lot of vowels, I mean, so we'll go with that. That's fine.

Editor's note · Context

DeSantis reacting to Trump's nickname for him, acknowledging it humorously.

Share

More from Ron DeSantis

Aug 11, 2026

These investments in rural Florida will strengthen hospitals and clinics, expand the rural health care workforce, and help ensure Floridians can access high-quality care in their own communities.

floridaphoenix.com
Aug 31, 2026

You want to get in your car and you want to go to down to Buc-ees in St Augustine, it’s really none of the government’s damn business if you’re doing that, right?

floridaphoenix.com
Aug 26, 2026

I’m all about having law enforcement have tools to be able to hold criminals accountable. I think that’s important that we do that. And no one’s been stronger on law enforcement than me.

floridaphoenix.com
Aug 6, 2026

If passed it would be the biggest tax relief in the modern history of Florida.

floridaphoenix.com

Other voices in this conversation