DeSantis Faces Backlash for 'Man Dresses' Comment

The Florida governor's remark during the Republican presidential primary debate has been criticized as insensitive.

During the fourth Republican presidential primary debate, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis referred to the clothing worn by Al Qaeda as 'man dresses', citing his time serving in the Middle East.
DeSantis has used the term 'man dresses' in the past on the campaign trail, including in Iowa and South Carolina.
DeSantis has previously faced criticism for his stance against majority Muslim countries, having introduced the Terrorist Refugee Infiltration Prevention Act in 2015 as a congressman.
The act would have blocked entry of refugees from certain countries 'if the alien is a national of, has habitually resided in, or is claiming refugee status due to events in any country containing terrorist-controlled territory.'
The comment has been widely criticized as insensitive on social media.