**PBS journalist skewers Governor Ron DeSantis in a biased introduction of his 2024 presidential bid**
PBS reporter Lisa Desjardins delivered a left-leaning welcome to Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’ entry into the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, prior to his Twitter Interview with Elon Musk. Desjardins tainted her introduction of the new candidate with a baseless allegation on his past service at Guantanamo Bay, indicating a clear bias against the conservative governor.
DeSantis, whose COVID policies in Florida gained national attention – allowing an early reopening of the economy compared to states like New York – was accused by the media of favoring businesses while endangering lives. Despite Florida’s aged population and early reopening, the state’s pandemic toll remains lower than long-closed New York, yet the media continues to attack DeSantis’ methods.
Throughout the piece, PBS journalist Desjardins aimed to paint DeSantis as a cultural villain for his positions on education, immigration, and LGBTQ+ rights. The reporter brought on Carlos Curbelo, a former Republican Representative and current MSNBC contributor, to suggest that DeSantis may struggle with centrist voters, portraying Trump as more palatable to the political center.
**Biased reporting by PBS NewsHour sets an unfair and dishonest narrative surrounding Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential announcement**
