DeSantis shows double standard in sexual battery case | Steve Bousquet

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Ron DeSantis did not mince his words. Florida's governor says a Republican with a high political profile facing serious criminal charges — in this case, sexual battery — should step aside. But if you think Ron DeSantis was talking about Donald Trump, think again. DeSantis was referring to Christian Ziegler, chairman Republican Party of Florida, who was investigated by Sarasota Police Department in October after a woman accused him rape, according to Florida Government Accountability Center. The website's news platform, Florida Trident, reported that Ziegler attacked a woman with whom he and his wife, Bridget Ziegler , had previously had consensual sexual intercourse. come across. Police obtained a search warrant to seize the Republican operative's cell phone and Google Mail and Google Drive accounts. Zeigler's attorney said his client has cooperated fully and expects him to be "fully exonerated." DeSantis said Ziegler should resign. His made-for-TV with California Governor Gavin Newsom on Fox. This is a correct stance, even if Ziegler is assumed to be innocent, like everyone else. But that makes Ziegler's status as party leader much more precarious at the start of a presidential election year. It is politically impossible. LISTEN 911 FL call for rape allegations against GOP Chairman ChrisMZiegler aired tl52Jg2GB34 via coastrocket — Rick Wilson December 2, 2023 Without support of DeSantis, the nominal chairman of Florida GOP, Ziegler cannot last long as chairman. Each day brings new revelation, such as Friday's release of details that Ziegler visited the woman at her home on Oct. 2, followed by a frantic 911 call from friend and co-worker of the alleged victim who was worried about her. If we can't "have" a party chairman under investigation for alleged sexual harassment, as DeSantis claims, then what about Trump, the party's leading presidential candidate who faces many similar allegations? Why shouldn't this standard apply to him? After fourth accusations came Georgia election, which Trump tried to overturn, DeSantis said "I think this is an example of this criminalization of politics," he told reporters New Hampshire August, which will hold first presidential primary country on January 23. But according to DeSantis, Ziegler should step aside and Trump is a victim of the "criminalization of politics." This is clear double standard from a governor who wants to govern the country and set moral example for the rest of us. Separate from those four indictments, Trump was found responsible by a New York civil jury May for the sexual misconduct of author E. Jean Carroll in a Manhattan department store 1996. When asked about this decision, DeSantis was full of determination. "I've been pretty busy," he said in May. At least 18 women have accused Trump of inappropriate behavior, including allegations of sexual assault, ABC News reported. Trump said in the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape "When you're a star, they let you do it. Catch them by the p-y." B