"Why not call it the DeSantis variant?"

Acosta went after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and other Republicans during a segment Saturday afternoon, saying the politicians “know better” as the number of COVID-19 cases rises across the country due to the highly transmissible delta variant.

“People should not have to die so some politicians can own the libs. They’re not owning anybody,” Acosta said. “But they may end up owning the pandemic, because they’re prolonging it.”…

“Perhaps it’s time to start naming these new variants that may be coming out after them,” Acosta said, referring to the GOP politicians. “Instead of the delta variant, why not call it the DeSantis variant?”

“We can sell beer koozies that say ‘Don’t Florida my Fauci’ and use the money to pay for all the funerals in the days to come,” he added.