Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Creates Buzz with Tongue Flicks at RNC Speech

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Politics
17/07/2024 11h27

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made headlines once again as he took the stage at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Tuesday, showcasing his unique habit of flicking out his tongue while speaking. A recent "Daily Show" supercut video captured the governor displaying this mannerism at least 13 times during his address.

As one of the candidates who initially ran against former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination before dropping out and endorsing his former rival, DeSantis has often found himself in the media spotlight. However, it's his seemingly unsettling tongue-flicking habit that has once again attracted attention.

The "Daily Show" video shows Governor DeSantis effortlessly flicking out his tongue while delivering his speech to the RNC audience. The repeated gesture has raised questions and prompted social media users to speculate on the reasons behind this oft-seen behavior.

Governor DeSantis wasn't the only Floridian politician drawing attention to his mouth during the RNC. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida, who gained notoriety for suffering from dry mouth during his response to President Barack Obama's 2013 State of the Union speech, also garnered attention for some odd mouth movements during the event.

The video clip has ignited discussions on social media platforms, with some users wondering about the significance of these peculiar mouth movements by Governor DeSantis and Senator Rubio.

While some argue that these habits could be attributed to nervousness or personal ticks, others have theorized that they may simply be unconscious mannerisms. However, it is important to note that they have not been officially explained or commented on by either politician.

As the RNC continues to grab attention with significant speeches and political discourse, it appears that both Governor DeSantis and Senator Rubio have inadvertently found themselves in the spotlight yet again, thanks to their unintentional mouth movements.

With the tongues flicking and peculiar mouth gestures now a subject of discussion on social media, it remains to be seen whether these habits will become defining characteristics of DeSantis and Rubio's public personas, or if they will simply be a passing fascination for curious viewers.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, it is these small quirks and behaviors that often pique public interest, leaving us captivated by the unspoken gestures of our elected officials.

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