Republicans have been forced into an embarrassing pullback by scrapping their “Deport Depot” merchandise.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced plans to repurpose a shuttered section of a state prison in the northern part of the state into a new 1,300-capacity detention center he cheekily dubbed the “Deportation Depot.” The Florida GOP was quick to get in on the act, peddling mugs, hats, and T-shirts bearing its nickname, The Washington Post first reported.

Featuring bold block-capitalized writing on a bright square background, the short-lived merchandise sale has now been taken down after The Home Depot raised a flag over its branding being used without its consent.

DeSantis’ office stressed to the Daily Beast that it has no connection to the merchandise.

He has, however, b

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