In his statement condemning Donald Trump's indictment, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis mentioned neither the former president nor the district attorney by name. But he did name check George Soros—twice. 'It’s hard to even call it a dog whistle of antisemitism.'
Last year, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social,— who mostly vote Democratic — for not rewarding his staunch support of Israel’s right-wing government. “Our wonderful Evangelicals are far more appreciative of [Trump’s record on Israel] than the people of the Jewish faith, especially those living in the U.S,” he complained.
Thursday’s indictment allowed Trump and his loyal supporters of reviving a grievance-laden narrative that invariably turns the former president into a victim of nefarious forces.of Bragg and his prosecutors. “This is what they promised Soros. It’s why they received the big checks.” Hungarian-born US investor and philanthropist George Soros answers to questions after delivering a speech on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on May 24, 2022.
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