Buttigieg criticizes DeSantis' LGBTQ-focused ad as homophobic and politically motivated

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Buttigieg criticizes DeSantis' LGBTQ-focused ad as homophobic and politically motivated
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for releasing a campaign video attacking former President Donald Trump's promise to protect LGBTQ rights. Buttigieg questioned DeSantis' motives and criticized his track record on LGBTQ issues, including championing laws that restrict their rights. The video, which spliced images of DeSantis with shirtless bodybuilders, drew backlash from both Democrats and Republicans, with some accusing it of being homophobic.

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