Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis once again found himself at the center of Twitter mockery as users poked fun at his peculiar laugh.
The governor's struggle to project a relatable and personable image has been a recurring theme, with his latest bout of laughter capturing attention.
During a recent visit to Iowa to gauge interest in a potential presidential run, DeSantis was photographed sharing an oddly hearty laugh in response to a comment made by an Iowa voter.
You can see the photo below.
\u201cSort of campaigning for the presidency in Iowa can be fun\u2026\u201d— John McCormick (@John McCormick) 1684005721
The image quickly went viral, drawing a fair share of sarcastic remarks and humor on social media platforms.
\u201c@McCormickJohn He looks like he\u2019s in a lot of pain.\u201d— John McCormick (@John McCormick) 1684005721
\u201c@McCormickJohn Looks like he's sneezing all over them\u201d— John McCormick (@John McCormick) 1684005721
\u201c@McCormickJohn Was anyone else laughing hysterically or just Ron?\u201d— John McCormick (@John McCormick) 1684005721
DeSantis's laughter once again became a target of amusement on Twitter when a video of the encounter surfaced online. The clip served as fresh material for users to mock the governor's awkward personal style.
You can hear the laugh for yourself in the video below.
\u201cthis makes me so uncomfortable\nhttps://t.co/qrhv7f2ZiK\u201d— Brian Tyler Cohen (@Brian Tyler Cohen) 1684255461
To say people were weirded out by it is an understatement.
\u201c@briantylercohen Made me think of the Edger suit in MIB\u201d— Brian Tyler Cohen (@Brian Tyler Cohen) 1684255461
\u201c@briantylercohen It's like watching a malfunctioning FNAF animatronic... but somehow even more terrifying.\u201d— Brian Tyler Cohen (@Brian Tyler Cohen) 1684255461
\u201c@briantylercohen Imagine going out on a first date with a seemingly handsome, nice guy and this happens. He probably claps when the plane lands as well.\u201d— Brian Tyler Cohen (@Brian Tyler Cohen) 1684255461
\u201c@briantylercohen It's like witnessing a brain synapse in realtime.\nMedical students will study this for years to come.\u201d— Brian Tyler Cohen (@Brian Tyler Cohen) 1684255461
\u201c@briantylercohen That\u2019s the same expression and reaction I had when my urologist went in to check my prostate without warning me and before I was expecting it.\u201d— Brian Tyler Cohen (@Brian Tyler Cohen) 1684255461
The photograph and accompanying video gained significant traction as it seemed to validate a string of news reports suggesting that DeSantis is facing challenges in connecting with voters on a human level.
According to the New York Times, the governor had to be reminded to maintain eye contact and shake hands during his visit to Iowa, further fueling the perception of a disconnect with everyday people.
DeSantis also weirded out social media users in March after sources close to him toldThe Daily Beast he ate "a chocolate pudding dessert" with three fingers instead of a spoon.
Republican operatives have expressed concerns about DeSantis' apparent lack of social skills and according to one staffer, DeSantis tends to devour food during meetings and does so "always like a starving animal who has never eaten before… getting s**t everywhere.”
