DeSantis Tells Teacher 'It's Not Your Show' in Heated Debate

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• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had a heated exchange with a fourth-grade teacher, Regina Wasiluk, during a campaign event in South Carolina.
• The confrontation centered around DeSantis questioning the achievements of his GOP primary rival, Nikki Haley, particularly in the area of education.
• Wasiluk, a supporter of Haley, challenged DeSantis' views, leading to a tense moment where DeSantis told her, "It's not your show, ma'am."

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's strategic move to campaign in South Carolina, traditionally seen as Nikki Haley's stronghold, led to a contentious encounter with a fourth-grade teacher, Regina Wasiluk.

The incident occurred at Hudson's Smokehouse in Lexington, where DeSantis was speaking at an event for his super PAC. During the event, DeSantis questioned Haley's significant contributions as governor, particularly in education, a subject he has consistently raised at his South Carolina events.

Wasiluk, having attended the event after watching DeSantis pose similar queries in Myrtle Beach, was prepared to defend Haley’s record on improving education standards. The exchange escalated as Wasiluk persisted in her defense, prompting DeSantis to assert his focus on "big conservative achievements" and dismiss her contributions by saying, "It's not your show, ma'am."

The encounter visibly affected Wasiluk, who afterward expressed her disappointment with DeSantis's reaction and his lack of a straightforward answer to her question. She emphasized Haley’s accomplishments and her positive impact on South Carolina’s children and elderly. Wasiluk, revealing that her adult child is non-binary, questioned DeSantis’s stance on inclusivity.

DeSantis's South Carolina campaign stops, including Myrtle Beach and Greenville, were part of a broader strategy to gain ground in the GOP primary, particularly after a significant loss in Iowa to former President Donald Trump. His campaign aimed to weaken Haley’s position in her home state to consolidate the race into a two-person contest against Trump. However, DeSantis faced challenges, including trailing both Trump and Haley in New Hampshire polls and having to cancel appearances on national Sunday shows to return to campaigning.

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