DeSantis Shoots Down Debate Moderators After They Ask Him to Kick Someone ‘Off the Island'

Fox News Channel host Dana Perino noted that former President Donald Trump enjoys a clear polling lead over his opponents in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, and she urged them to identify another candidate they would kick “off the island.”

“It’s now obvious that if you all stay in the race, former President Donald Trump wins the nomination,” Perino began. “None of you have indicated that you are dropping out. So, which one of you onstage tonight should be voted off the island?”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stood up to the moderator and rejected the question.

“With all due respect, I mean, we’re here,” the governor said. “We’re happy to debate, but I think that that’s disrespectful to my fellow competitors.”

“Let’s talk about the future of the country,” DeSantis added.