John Oliver Rost DeSantis’ ‘pathetic’ response to Trump over shoe controversy

John Oliver could not resist leaping on the controversy surrounding Ron DeSantis and people alleged shoe lifts on Sunday Final week tonightnoting how the press continues to ponder the query of whether or not the Florida governor really wears sneakers that improve his peak, and even delighted in Donald Trump’s response to the drama.

Final month, Trump posted photographs of his rival for the 2024 Republican Social gathering nomination, captioning them: “He informed me he does not put on invisible heels.”

Nonetheless, as Oliver famous, DeSantis was unable to rise to the problem of a comeback. The governor’s “distinctive wit” (tongue firmly in Oliver’s cheek) quantities to this comeback: “I am going to let you know this: If Donald Trump can name balls to the controversy, I will be sporting a boot on my head. This can be a time of substance,” DeSantis mentioned.

On Sunday night time, Oliver famous the disappointing response: “You’ll be able to’t declare that is substance time after you promised to put on a boot in your head.” Final week tonight shouted the host.

“You are so dangerous at this!” Oliver continued to talk on to DeSantis. “Even for those who’re not working in opposition to one of many world’s biggest bullies, it appears so pathetic that you just thought this was a great comeback. By no means earlier than has a politician had as a lot power as a child with a rolling backpack and an aesthetic tie.” The primary.