A Politico hit piece featuring Casey DeSantis, the wife of expected presidential contender and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, is garnering widespread criticism for its vicious and sexist tone. The story, coming before DeSantis has even announced a 2024 election bid, is reminiscent of the petty and ridiculous attacks on former First Lady Melania Trump.
The Politico article, titled “The Casey DeSantis Problem: ‘His Greatest Asset and His Greatest Liability,” quoted anonymous former DeSantis staffers, alleged insiders, and Democratic strategists who accused the first lady of Florida of being “blindly ambitious” in her efforts to support her husband’s presidential ambitions.
Governor DeSantis is expected to announce his bid for the presidency next week. The article labeled Casey DeSantis, a 42-year-old former Jacksonville TV anchor, breast-cancer survivor, and mother of three, as “paranoid” and “vindictive.” It included quotes from a male DeSantis supporter who suggested she should “take a more traditional role,” and a