The Pronunciation Debate: Ron DeSantis' Name Change.
TL;DR
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been inconsistent in pronouncing his own last name, with some reports suggesting that his wife Casey DeSantis influenced the shift from "Dee-Santis" to "Duh-Santis." Donald Trump recently commented on the pronunciation controversy, but it's unclear why DeSantis has been inconsistent in his pronunciation. Some speculate that it may be a calculated name change for political reasons, while others suggest it could be a result of occasional self-doubt.
- How does Ron DeSantis pronounce his name? His wife, Casey, may be behind a change. Slate
- 'Winner': DeSantis responds to questions about pronouncing his last name MSNBC
- DeSantis on correct pronunciation of last name: ‘Winner’ The Hill
- Ron DeSantis Needs to Make a Choice: 'DehSantis' or 'DeeSantis'? The Daily Beast
- Ron DeSantis or DeeSantis? Florida governor says call me 'winner' New York Daily News
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