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Ron DeSantis Faces Hostile Reception at WWE Event in Tampa

The Florida governor was booed and chanted at by the crowd during WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, highlighting his waning popularity as his term nears its end.

Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference held at the ICE-Enforcement and Removal Operation office on May 01, 2025 in Miramar, Florida.
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Overview

  • Ron DeSantis was loudly booed and met with chants of 'You suck!' at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in Tampa, Florida, over Memorial Day weekend.
  • The event took place at the Yuengling Center, where attendees captured and shared videos of the crowd’s reaction on social media.
  • DeSantis, nearing the end of his second and final term as governor in January 2027, has seen his political clout diminish following his failed 2024 presidential bid.
  • The political rivalry between DeSantis and Donald Trump continues, with Trump endorsing Rep. Byron Donalds for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial race over DeSantis's rumored preference for his wife, Casey DeSantis.
  • This public backlash underscores DeSantis's declining favor even in his home state, once considered a stronghold of his support.