• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
DeSantis Takes Stage, Promises What's Happening 'Will Result in the Retirement of Nancy Pelosi'

DeSantis Sends Concert Crowd Roaring with ‘USA!’ Chant After Walking on Stage with Family

October 19, 2022
Democratic State Lawmaker, Husband Killed In ‘Politically-Motivated Assassination’

Democratic State Lawmaker, Husband Killed In ‘Politically-Motivated Assassination’

June 14, 2025
CASEY RYAN: Accreditors Wield Power To End DEI In Schools

CASEY RYAN: Accreditors Wield Power To End DEI In Schools

June 14, 2025
How NYC’s Little-Understood Voting System Could Lead To A Socialist Mayor

How NYC’s Little-Understood Voting System Could Lead To A Socialist Mayor

June 14, 2025
DAVID BLACKMON: Trump Ends Newsom’s Terrible Week By Killing His EV Mandate

DAVID BLACKMON: Trump Ends Newsom’s Terrible Week By Killing His EV Mandate

June 14, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: VA Sec Says Days Of Unions, Contractors Owning His Agency Are Over

EXCLUSIVE: VA Sec Says Days Of Unions, Contractors Owning His Agency Are Over

June 13, 2025
LA News Outlet Caught In Lie That ICE Targeted Pregnant Woman. It Really Went After Her Illegal Husband.

LA News Outlet Caught In Lie That ICE Targeted Pregnant Woman. It Really Went After Her Illegal Husband.

June 13, 2025
‘My Blood Is Boiling’: Dem Strategist Melts Down Over Alex Padilla Getting Booted From Noem Presser

‘My Blood Is Boiling’: Dem Strategist Melts Down Over Alex Padilla Getting Booted From Noem Presser

June 13, 2025
SHOSHANA BRYEN: Israel Has Rights Beyond The ‘Right To Exist’

SHOSHANA BRYEN: Israel Has Rights Beyond The ‘Right To Exist’

June 13, 2025
‘Everyone Move, Now!’: Fox News Crew Takes Cover Live On-Air As Iran Launches Counter Strikes Against Israel

‘Everyone Move, Now!’: Fox News Crew Takes Cover Live On-Air As Iran Launches Counter Strikes Against Israel

June 13, 2025
Officials Fear ‘Potential Tiananmen Square Moment’ at Military Parade

Officials Fear ‘Potential Tiananmen Square Moment’ at Military Parade

June 13, 2025
‘Highly Partisan’ Official Fired By Trump Quits Anyway — After Smithsonian Attempted To Keep Her

‘Highly Partisan’ Official Fired By Trump Quits Anyway — After Smithsonian Attempted To Keep Her

June 13, 2025
Tim Kaine Really Upset About Alex Padilla Being Tossed From Kristi Noem Presser

Tim Kaine Really Upset About Alex Padilla Being Tossed From Kristi Noem Presser

June 13, 2025
  • Donald Trump
  • State of the Union
  • Elon Musk
  • Tariffs
  • Congress
  • Faith
  • Immigration
Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • Login
IJR
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls
No Result
View All Result
IJR
No Result
View All Result
Home Commentary

DeSantis Sends Concert Crowd Roaring with ‘USA!’ Chant After Walking on Stage with Family

by Western Journal
October 19, 2022
in Commentary
237 15
0
DeSantis Takes Stage, Promises What's Happening 'Will Result in the Retirement of Nancy Pelosi'

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 22: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit held at the Tampa Convention Center on July 22, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. The event features student activism and leadership training, and a chance to participate in a series of networking events with political leaders. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Move over “Sweet Home Alabama” — it’s all about “Sweet Florida” this year. And make no mistake, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lynyrd Skynyrd fans are basking in the change of state.

According to Breitbart, DeSantis made a surprise appearance on stage with his wife Casey and his children as the legendary rock band was playing in Hollywood, Florida, on Sunday night.

The governor came out on stage to wild applause and a spontaneous chant of “USA! USA!” from the audience.

Skynyrd X Desantis pic.twitter.com/d5io12k6yd

— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 17, 2022

The Sunshine State governor and the famed Southern rock band have a bit of a history together.

While best known for their song “Sweet Home Alabama,” Skynyrd actually formed in Jacksonville, Florida. What’s more, their most recent hit is “Sweet Florida” — a campaign song of sorts for DeSantis, who’s running for re-election against Democrat Charlie Crist.

The song was a collaboration between Skynyrd lead singer Johnny Van Zant and his brother, former 38 Special guitarist and songwriter Donnie Van Zant. It both praises DeSantis and mocks the Democrats — particularly President Joe Biden’s administration.

Do you think DeSantis is the most popular governor in the United States?

Completing this poll entitles you to our news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Yes: 100% (4 Votes)
No: 0% (0 Votes)

“You can take it to the bank, he don’t care what Brandon thinks at the White House / He’s fighting for the right to keep our state free / Well he’s taking on the swamp and he’s calling out Dr. Fauci / He’s the only one fighting for you and me,” the lyrics read.

“The press don’t like it / but it sure does get my business / He stands up for what he believes / So don’t come down here to try to change things / we’re doing all right in the Sunshine State / Stay out of our business / leave our guv alone.”

[firefly_embed]

[/firefly_embed]

According to McClatchy Washington Bureau, DeSantis hailed the song as “catchy” and said it “stays in your head” upon its release in April.

Meanwhile, in an appearance on Fox News, Johnny Van Zant praised the potential 2024 GOP presidential candidate and explained why he wrote the song: “We got to thank Gov. DeSantis for standing and believing for what he believes … he’s been a great governor for us,” he said.

However, the association also predated “Sweet Florida.”

In June of 2021, Skynyrd was one of the acts playing a three-day concert in Panama City Beach, Florida — at that time the largest music event in the United States since the pandemic began.

DeSantis appeared in front of the crowd there, too, saying the concert was evidence that “Florida chose freedom over Faucism.”

Florida just hosted the largest concert since the pandemic began because FLORIDA CHOSE FREEDOM OVER FAUCISM.

USA! ?? USA! ?? USA! ?? pic.twitter.com/0QRS1RazLO

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) June 7, 2021

More recently, Florida first lady Casey DeSantis has reportedly said the band is donating $100,000 to victims of Hurricane Ian; the Seminole tribe is matching the donation.

DeSantis is a favorite to get four more years in the state house in Tallahassee; the RealClearPolitics polling average has him 7.8 percentage points up on Crist as of Wednesday morning, 49.8 percent to 42.0 percent.

The real test, however, may be whether “Sweet Florida” becomes the anthem backing a national campaign in 2024.

Sure, it’s catchy. It stays in your head. But will it be playing on repeat in the White House soon?

Judging by the reaction on Sunday, I’d say there’s a pretty good chance that ends up happening.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

Tags: 2022 midterm elections2024 ElectionFloridamusicRon Desantis
Share196Tweet123
Western Journal

Western Journal

Advertisements

Top Stories June 10th
Top Stories June 7th
Top Stories June 6th
Top Stories June 3rd
Top Stories May 30th
Top Stories May 29th
Top Stories May 24th
Top Stories May 23rd
Top Stories May 21st
Top Stories May 17th

Join Over 6M Subscribers

We’re organizing an online community to elevate trusted voices on all sides so that you can be fully informed.





IJR

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Trusted Voices On All Sides

  • About Us
  • GDPR Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Editorial Standards & Corrections Policy
  • Subscribe to IJR

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Top Stories June 10th Top Stories June 7th Top Stories June 6th Top Stories June 3rd Top Stories May 30th Top Stories May 29th Top Stories May 24th Top Stories May 23rd Top Stories May 21st Top Stories May 17th