Donald Trump is pro-LGBTQ, which sets him apart from DeSantis.Yes, DeSantis is now trying to peddle his homophobia and transphobia as a plus to voters.The short video attempted to contrast Trump’s pro-LGBTQ policies with DeSantis’ stance.
It showed Trump waving a rainbow flag and a clip in which he said Caitlyn Jenner was welcome to use any bathroom she wished at Trump Tower.In actual fact, Donald Trump took consistently anti-LGBTQ actions in the White House, including banning trans people from the military and opposing the Equality Act.By contrast, the DeSantis advert attempts to promote the Governor of Florida as a macho alpha male.
Images of him are spliced with images from Peaky Blinders, American Psycho and muscle-bound men. It promotes his opposition to drag shows and gender-affirming care for minors.
Shots of DeSantis laughing play against snapshots of criticism of him as “evil” and “dangerous”.Rep. Santos blasted the advert, saying, “The ‘manly’ Chad alpha male image’s are some of the gayest crap I’ve ever seen.