A prankster interrupted an Iowa marketing campaign occasion for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Saturday by handing him a “participation trophy.”
DeSantis, who’s in Iowa with hopes of touchdown the Republican presidential nomination, was talking at a city corridor when he was interrupted by Davram Stiefler of the progressive comedy duo The Good Liars, video captured by reporters confirmed.
“Governor DeSantis, I want to present to you this participation trophy,” Stiefler mentioned to laughter from the viewers. “Now, probably not gonna win the election, right? But we’re proud of you for trying.”
DeSantis responded, “I don’t need participation trophies. Sorry, buddy.” He didn’t settle for the award.
“He’s special, he’s unique, and he’s our little snowflake,” Stiefler instructed the group earlier than being ushered off.
The Democratic and Republican Iowa Caucuses will happen Monday night. A Suffolk University ballot launched Thursday confirmed that amongst 500 seemingly caucus-goers in Iowa, 54% mentioned former President Donald Trump is their first decide for the Republican nominee. Hayley got here in at 20%, and DeSantis at simply 13%.
