Ron DeSantis knocks Republicans who act ‘like potted plants’ in remarks to GOP donors

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis used a 40-minute speech before a room full of donors Thursday night to cement himself as the governor who will go places other Republicans will not — characterizing other GOP leaders as sitting back “like potted plants,” according to audio of his remarks obtained by CNN.

​Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis used a 40-minute speech before a room full of donors Thursday night to cement himself as the governor who will go places other Republicans will not — characterizing other GOP leaders as sitting back “like potted plants,” according to audio of his remarks obtained by CNN.