Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) avoided a falling flag during a press conference on Wednesday, providing a similar reaction made by a former United States president shortly after the incident.

DeSantis announced over $112 million in grants to various projects aimed at improving Florida ’s water supply in Tampa. During his speech, one of the Florida flags behind him fell onto his podium, prompting the governor to maneuver stage right and help place the flag back.

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“Missed me,” DeSantis said upon returning to the podium, drawing laughter and some applause from the

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