As he faces rumors of wearing lifted boots, DeSantis said 'this is no time for foot fetishes'

• DeSantis has faced rumors that he wears lifts in his cowboy boots to make him look taller.
• DeSantis and his campaign have denied the allegations.
• "This is no time for foot fetishes," he said Thursday night.

After his rivals and media outlets have alleged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wears boots that make him look taller, the Republican presidential candidate said in a recent media appearance that "this is no time for foot fetishes."