DeSantis leaves out key detail when discussing rival Trump’s indictment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently made headlines when he discussed the indictment of former President Donald Trump's company during a press conference. However, DeSantis left out a key detail when discussing the matter. During the press conference, DeSantis was asked about the indictment of the Trump Organization and its CFO, Allen Weisselberg, on charges of tax fraud and grand larceny. DeSantis responded by saying that he had not yet read the indictment, but that he believed it was politically motivated. DeSantis went on to say that he did not believe the indictment would have any impact on Trump's potential run for president in 2024. He also criticized the media for focusing on the indictment instead of other issues, such as the rise in crime and inflation. However, DeSantis failed to mention a key detail about the indictment: that it alleges that Weisselberg and other Trump Organization executives received substantial off-the-books compensation in the form of apartments, cars, and other perks. This detail is significant because it suggests that the alleged tax fraud was not just a matter of a few mistakes on tax returns, but rather a deliberate effort to evade taxes by hiding income from the IRS. Furthermore, the fact that Weisselberg and other executives allegedly received such substantial off-the-books compensation raises questions about whether Trump himself was aware of the scheme. If he was, it could potentially implicate him in the alleged tax fraud. DeSantis's failure to mention this key detail is notable because it suggests that he may be downplaying the seriousness of the allegations against the Trump Organization. It also raises questions about whether he is trying to protect Trump, who is widely seen as a potential rival to DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Regardless of DeSantis's motivations, it is clear that the indictment of the Trump Organization is a significant development in the ongoing legal saga surrounding Trump and his associates. It remains to be seen how the case will play out in court, but one thing is certain: the allegations against the Trump Organization are serious, and they deserve to be taken seriously by anyone who cares about the rule of law.