Ron DeSantis downplays 'bathroom wars' in resurfaced clip -- ahead of third debate

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Nikki Haley and Tim Scott hint how they’ll attack GOP presidential rivals at debateRon DeSantis downplayed the transgender “bathroom wars” when he was vying to be Florida’s governor in 2018, a newly unearthed clip shows — as the 2024 hopeful is expected to be grilled about the hot-button issue during the third Republican debate Wednesday.

“I would not pass a law. I would leave it as it is and stay out of that,” DeSantis replies, before adding, “Obviously I’d have to read the bill, but I think getting into the bathroom wars — I don’t think that’s a good use of our time.” Transgender issues have exploded into the forefront of conservative politics ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

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