Ron DeSantis Defends Those Who Cannot Define “Woke” During Interview on Jake Tapper Show

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently appeared on CNN’s Jake Tapper show to discuss his new plan to “rip wokeness from the military” to increase enlistment. When asked about data suggesting that wokeness is not a major factor in keeping Americans from joining the armed forces, DeSantis claimed that most opponents of “wokeness” can’t actually define the term.

DeSantis has had a contentious relationship with traditional media over the past few years, but his appearance on the Jake Tapper show was marked by a more civil tone. During the interview, DeSantis defended those who cannot define “woke,” which has become a popular buzzword on the right.

The Governor’s plan to “rip wokeness from the military” has been met with some criticism, with some arguing that it is a misguided attempt to address the issue of low enlistment. Critics have argued that the real issue is the fear of death or suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, which are much more common reasons for not enlisting than “wokeness.”

It remains to be seen how effective DeSantis’ plan will be in increasing enlistment. However, it is clear that the Governor is attempting to address a real issue, and his willingness to engage with traditional media is a positive step forward.