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JUST IN - The Trump campaign has released an official statement on the #BOOTGATE Scandal that is rocking the political world https://t.co/2K9gxo0Cst— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) October 31, 2023#BOOTGATE pic.twitter.com/6zfUQBDTXr— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) October 31, 2023

The 2024 hopeful told podcaster Patrick Bet-David that his cowboy boots were 'just standard, off the rack Lucchese' and that he stood at 5'11'' But a trio of expert shoemakers have come forward to say he is using lifts to make himself look taller. Politico Magazine on Tuesday gave what had been merely online speculation some legitimacy, with all three boot and shoemakers pointing out how the odd fit of the candidate's boots likely means he's getting a boost. (comments by 3 boot makers/experts) DeSantis' spokesman Bryan Griffin did not appreciate Politico Magazine's investigation. Griffin said. 'The governor doesn't pad...

Three professional bootmakers told Politico Magazine they believe Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is likely wearing lifts in his boots following his viral interview with podcaster Patrick Bet-David, who brought up allegations that he has heels inside of them. In the article published Tuesday, Politico Magazine’s Derek Guy noted that three bootmakers, including Zephan Parker, who owns the Houston, Texas-based Parker Boot Company, said that DeSantis’s boots are altered to accommodate lifts. “I’ve dealt with these politicians many times,” Parker told the outlet. “I’ve helped them with their lifts. [DeSantis] is wearing lifts; there’s no doubt.”“3 Expert Shoemakers Say Ron DeSantis...

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) denied that he wears heels inside his boots to appear taller when confronted on the Patrick Bet-David Podcast.Multiple videos and photos of DeSantis’s footwear have gone viral, as DeSantis has opted for boots on the campaign trail.What the hell is going on with Ron DeSantis boots tonight!?#RepublicanDebate pic.twitter.com/mv0sdh1MLu— Brenden Dilley (@WarlordDilley) September 28, 2023Internet speculators have marveled at DeSantis’s odd, awkward shuffle and the toes of his boots, which appear empty.Why is Rob trying so hard to strut in his boots? 🐊🖕🏼—-🔉 pic.twitter.com/K6ybCEzNn5— HackProof (@L3opardSpott3r) October 28, 2023In a podcast episode released Monday, Host Bet-David asked...

The bosses of New York's five Mafia families in the mid-1980s came a hair-trigger away from sanctioning a hit on then-federal prosecutor Rudy Giuliani, according to bombshell FBI records made public today. Before cooler heads prevailed - the mob bosses decided by a razor-thin 3-to-2 margin not to try to whack the future mayor and presidential candidate - at least two of the dons argued fervently that the mob-busting U.S. attorney should sleep with the fishes. Bonanno boss Philip “Rusty" Rastelli, Genovese chief Vincent “The Chin" Gigante and Lucchese honcho Anthony “Tony Ducks" Corallo all cast votes to spare the...