MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan Calls Out Ron DeSantis’ “Transparent Pitch” to Win Evangelical Voters
During an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network, Florida Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis made a statement that drew criticism from MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan. DeSantis said he would have liked to have been one of the original disciples of Jesus Christ, to which Hasan expressed disbelief and called out his “sheer arrogance.”
DeSantis’ Statement and Hasan’s Reaction
DeSantis’ comments about wanting to be among the original disciples of Jesus Christ were met with criticism from Mehdi Hasan, who highlighted the Republican’s track record on issues that conflict with the teachings of Jesus.
Hasan envisioned how DeSantis might have behaved if he were among the original disciples and pointed out how his political views would have clashed with Jesus’ teachings. Hasan suggested that every time Jesus helped the poor or refugees, DeSantis would have criticized him for being “too woke” and opposed to self-reliance.
Hasan also commented on DeSantis’ recent shift away from supporting Donald Trump, suggesting that the former president might view him as more of a Judas than a Peter. He played a clip of Trump slamming DeSantis as “disloyal.”
The Reaction on Social Media
The exchange between Hasan and Ayman Mohyeldin has sparked discussion on social media, with many users expressing their agreement with Hasan’s criticism of DeSantis’ comment. Some have also commented on the irony of a Republican politician who has actively worked against policies that would help the poor and vulnerable claiming he would have been a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Regardless of the reaction, Hasan’s comments have once again brought attention to the intersection of politics and religion in the United States.
