DeSantis insists on being called 'Winner' regardless of pronunciation.
TL;DR
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claimed the correct pronunciation of his last name is "winner" and evaded questions about the discrepancy in pronunciation. Former President Donald Trump criticized DeSantis for wanting to change his name and using the nickname "DeSanctimonious." DeSantis called the nickname "petty" and "juvenile" and said it was one of the reasons Trump is not in the White House.
- DeSantis on correct pronunciation of last name: ‘Winner’ The Hill
- Let Ron DeSantis identify however he wants The Washington Post
- DeSantis Bristles at Question About How to Pronounce His Name The Daily Beast
- 'Winner': DeSantis responds to questions about pronouncing his last name MSNBC
- Dee-Santis or Deh-Santis? His campaign team won't say Axios
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