In a developing narrative that has captured the attention of Trump loyalists, it is alleged that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is actively cooperating with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Special Counsel Jack Smith to initiate legal actions against former President Donald Trump. The conspiracy theory, first introduced by Trump’s campaign in July, suggests a strategic alliance aimed at impeding Trump’s potential return to the presidency.
The campaign, in a statement, outlined what they labeled as an “unholy alliance” between DeSantis and the Justice Department, insinuating a calculated effort to perpetuate political prosecutions against Trump by what they referred to as “radical leftist prosecutors.”
One of Trump’s allies, Laura Loomer, has fervently supported this theory, alleging that DeSantis is actively collaborating with Jack Smith to hinder Trump’s political resurgence. Loomer highlighted DeSantis’s failure to secure any of Iowa’s counties in the caucus, questioning his motivations for targeting third-place contender Nikki Haley.
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Claiming that “Top DeSantis advisors confessed months ago that their ‘strategy’ relied on capitalizing off the endless political persecutions of President Trump by radical leftist prosecutors like Jack Smith,” Loomer speculated that DeSantis and his team anticipate Trump facing legal troubles or worse before the 2024 Presidential election.
Fueling the conspiracy, Loomer pointed to DeSantis’s past as a federal prosecutor, suggesting collaboration with individuals currently involved in prosecuting Trump, even predating his political career.
However, these claims, while sensational, lack concrete evidence and heavily rely on speculative connections.
Former federal prosecutor Ron Filipkowski added an interesting twist to the narrative during an appearance on MSNBC, suggesting that DeSantis is counting on legal issues, stating, “He’s betting on Jack Smith. He’s betting on criminal cases and cholesterol.”
This insinuation implies that DeSantis expects Trump to face conviction, imprisonment, or other legal troubles. It is essential to note that, as of now, these claims remain speculative and lack substantive evidence.
The controversy surrounding this narrative has already garnered attention within Trump’s base, potentially influencing perceptions as the 2024 Presidential election approaches. The ensuing weeks will unveil whether this conspiracy theory gains credibility or fades away as baseless speculation in the dynamic landscape of American politics.
