Trump targets DeSantis' 60-day deadline, Biden disapproves abortion restriction

(MENAFN) In the world of political campaigning, Tuesday saw former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis engaged in a back-and-forth, replete with memes and criticisms. Concurrently, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott issued a unique warning concerning Chinese students in the United States. President Joe Biden expressed his disapproval of a decision to restrict abortion in a crucial swing state, while a potential Democratic primary candidate appeared to launch his first campaign bus.

The day was marked by Trump and his campaign capitalizing on the so-called "kiss of death" timeline that he has attributed to his GOP primary rival, Ron DeSantis. This reference relates to a deadline established by a strategist from a DeSantis-aligned super PAC who informed donors that the Florida governor had 60 days to catch up to Trump in the polls. As Trump remains the most popular candidate in current polling, with DeSantis in second place, this timeline has become a focal point of the campaign. Trump's team initiated a "kiss of death" countdown and began sharing social media compilations of DeSantis' campaign missteps, even using them as fundraising tools. In response, the DeSantis campaign introduced a "Trump accident tracker."

When questioned about the emphasis on the "kiss of death" concept, DeSantis downplayed its significance, remarking that the super PAC could pursue its chosen strategies. He suggested that not many people considered it a wise move in light of the circumstances. DeSantis further criticized Trump for opting out of participation in any of the debates, indicating that Trump saw no value in participating due to his commanding lead in the polls.

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