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Coverage dated August 2, 2023

Ron DeSantis vows to start 'slitting throats' on first day of presidency

Headline from Newsweek

During a campaign event in New Hampshire, the Florida Republican said he would get tough on "deep state people" if elected.

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  1. Insider

    DeSantis says he'd slash federal bureaucratic jobs on his first day as president: 'We are going to start slitting throats' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis railed against the US for having too many federal bureaucrats at a recent campaign stop.

  2. Salon

    Ron DeSantis vows to "start slitting throats on day one" while discussing federal workers (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Award-winning news and culture, features breaking news, in-depth reporting and criticism on politics, science, food and entertainment.

  3. Newsweek

    Ron DeSantis vows to start 'slitting throats' on first day of presidency (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    During a campaign event in New Hampshire, the Florida Republican said he would get tough on "deep state people" if elected.

  4. Truthout

    DeSantis Says He Will “Start Slitting Throats on Day One” as President (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    The GOP presidential candidate’s violent rhetoric comes as he tries to "reboot" his fledgling campaign.

  5. The New Republic

    Mr. Charisma Strikes Again: DeSantis Vows to Start “Slitting Throats on Day One” (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Ron DeSantis has made a terrifying promise for what’ll happen if he’s elected.

  6. My High Plains

    DeSantis vows to ‘start slitting throats on day one’ (opens My High Plains)

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    My High Plains's feed description

    Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Scott Brown is a former senator from Massachusetts. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Sunday said he would “start slitting thro…

  7. Fox News

    Ron DeSantis says he will 'start slitting throats on day one' in executive branch (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis used violent terms to describe his plans for executive branch agencies if he is elected, vowing to "start slitting throats."