‘You’re lying’: Gov. DeSantis again interrupted by hecklers
Ron DeSantis’ approval rating on COVID-19 response is starting to slip.

Ron DeSantis
DeSantis answered COVID-19 protests with a comment about police brutality protests.

A group of hecklers interrupted Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday during a COVID-19 press conference in Orlando at OneBlood Headquarters, marking the second time in a week his press conference was disrupted by protest.

DeSantis and medical leaders, were interrupted by a group of masked protesters early into the Governor’s remarks, causing him to pause as they called for his resignation and yelled  “shame on you” and “you are lying” in his direction.

The incident drew a smirk, chuckle and two sentences from the Governor.

“We will not be defunding the police so don’t worry about that,” DeSantis said as a uniformed deputy escorted them from the event. “We’re going to be supporting our men and women in law enforcement.”

From outside, the hecklers continued their protest, pounding on the windows and using a megaphone to drown out DeSantis and other speakers. Their demonstration continued for several more minutes.

DeSantis and OneBlood representatives were gathered in Orlando to encourage Floridians who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma.

“Well, I hope they never need convalescent plasma,” said OneBlood President and CEO George “Bud” Scholl.

After the press conference, Florida GOP Executive Director Helen Aguirre Ferré spoke out against the recent demonstrations.

“The left is good at making noise but not at saving lives,” Ferré tweeted. “Gov. Ron DeSantis’ message is that those who have recovered from COVID19 can save a life by donating plasma to those suffering from the virus. These agitators don’t want you to know that lives are being saved.”

Ferré is transitioning to the Florida GOP role after serving as DeSantis’ communications director since the start of his term in January 2019.

On July 13, a heckler interrupted DeSantis during a COVID-19 press conference with Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez.

“Shame on you,” the heckler yelled at the pair. “You are an embarrassment. We are getting record breaking cases everyday and you are doing nothing. You are falsifying information and misleading the public.”

The incident received national media attention.

Jason Delgado

Jason Delgado covers news out of the Florida State Capitol. After a go with the U.S. Army, the Orlando-native attended the University of Central Florida and earned a degree in American Policy and National Security. His past bylines include WMFE-NPR and POLITICO Florida. He'd love to hear from you. You can reach Jason by email ([email protected]) or on Twitter at @byJasonDelgado.


6 comments

  • Tjb

    July 20, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    OneBlood CEO Bud Scholl closes his remarks: “I hope none of them need convalescent plasma. Would you let them die? F U Bud and the $2,000,000 your make as the CEO of OneBlood.

  • Sonja Fitch

    July 20, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    Lol Duffus Desantis ! You one “sick mfer”! People are dying!!!!! You ought to quit. You look like a looser and act like a looser!!!!!

  • Valerie Sprieser

    July 20, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    Pompous bastard murderer! He smiles while thousands of Floridians die from his lack of leadership ! Desantis you are a murderer! 💀👹

  • BlueHeron

    July 20, 2020 at 11:33 pm

    Heckuva job Ronnie.

  • jon

    July 21, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    DemoRATS are such pathetic losers!

  • Jay

    July 29, 2020 at 11:41 pm

    Ron, please stop opening you lying mouth ! Send your kids to daycare for the next school year, let’s see if you can really follow your mouth and lack of common sense. Stop being a baby Trump And get some stones, I know it’s all about your paycheck :(…..your so sad!

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