2024 U.S. presidential campaign | Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launches bid to challenge Donald Trump
1 year, 7 months ago

2024 U.S. presidential campaign | Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launches bid to challenge Donald Trump

The Hindu  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on May 24, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as an outspoken cultural conservative and the GOP’s willingness to move on from former President Donald Trump. Mr. DeSantis is considered to be Mr. Trump’s strongest Republican rival even as the Governor faces questions about his readiness for the national stage. Mr. DeSantis, who likely would not have become the Florida governor without Mr. Trump’s endorsement, has adopted the former President’s fiery personality, his populist policies and even some of his rhetoric and mannerisms. Beyond the primary, Mr. DeSantis’ greatest longer-term challenge may rest with the far-right policies he enacted as governor as an unapologetic leader in what he calls his war on “woke.” The Florida Governor sent dozens of immigrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard off the Massachusetts coast to draw attention to the influx of Latin American immigrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. More than any of his opponents, except perhaps Mr. Trump, Mr. DeSantis is positioned to hit the ground running thanks to the super PAC’s months-long efforts to install campaign infrastructure across Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, which will host the first four contests on the GOP’s primary calendar early next year.

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'Far from clear' DeSantis will give in to Trump appointment demand: NYT
1 week, 3 days ago

'Far from clear' DeSantis will give in to Trump appointment demand: NYT

Raw Story  

With the appointment of Sen. Marco Rubio to be Donald Trump's secretary of state, one of the two seats representing Florida in the closely divided Senate is open and it is up to Gov. According to a report from the Washington Post, Trump has pushed DeSantis to tap Lara Trump, the incoming president's daughter-in-law, for the seat but the Florida …

'Machiavellian move': Ron DeSantis allies said to worry Trump is trying 'to kneecap him'
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Machiavellian move': Ron DeSantis allies said to worry Trump is trying 'to kneecap him'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump is reportedly considering Ron DeSantis to replace Pete Hegseth, if Hegseth drops out of the running to lead the Department of Defense, but some DeSantis allies worry that Trump is actually looking to punish the governor. "POLITICO interviewed 16 Republican lobbyists, elected officials and political consultants tied to both Trump and DeSantis about the possibility of the swap, …

Trump Cabinet: Uh, Trump is planning to do what with Ron DeSantis?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump Cabinet: Uh, Trump is planning to do what with Ron DeSantis?

Slate  

Nominating Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense was, from the start, one of the least serious choices Donald Trump made in assembling his broadly unserious slate of second-term Cabinet nominees. A New Yorker investigation found that he was forced out of two jobs leading veterans’ groups over “serious allegations of financial mismanagement, sexual impropriety, and personal …

A timeline of Donald Trump’s rivalry with Ron DeSantis
2 weeks, 6 days ago

A timeline of Donald Trump’s rivalry with Ron DeSantis

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If I do run, I think that I’ll do extremely well.” 21 June 2022 …

'Vast' number of Trump insiders 'dislike and distrust' his Hegseth backup plan: report
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Vast' number of Trump insiders 'dislike and distrust' his Hegseth backup plan: report

Raw Story  

With both multiple outlets reporting that Donald Trump is in serious talks with Gov. According to the Journal, "DeSantis, who served as a Navy lawyer in Iraq and the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, was on an earlier list of potential defense-secretary candidates that transition officials presented to the president. Early Wednesday morning, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan reported that the …

Trump 2.0: Florida Gov DeSantis in race for defence job as Hegseth faces sexual assault allegation
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump 2.0: Florida Gov DeSantis in race for defence job as Hegseth faces sexual assault allegation

Firstpost  

Discussions about a potential replacement are still in the early stages, but Trump has mentioned the name of two-term Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to several people, according to a report President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the role of defence secretary, potentially replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal. According to …

December 4, 2024 - Presidential transition news
54 years, 11 months ago

December 4, 2024 - Presidential transition news

CNN  

Ron DeSantis speaks in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in January. Ron DeSantis is interested in serving in Donald Trump’s administration as defense secretary if formally offered the job, two sources close to DeSantis told CNN. Trump’s consideration of DeSantis for Defense Secretary — and the Florida governor’s subsequent interest — marks a stunning pivot in a relationship that soured in …

Trump considers ex-nemesis Secretary of Defense in shock replacement
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump considers ex-nemesis Secretary of Defense in shock replacement

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump is reportedly considering an 11th hour move to flip out controversial Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth for friend-turned-rival Ron DeSantis. Those in Trump's inner circle believe Hegseth's continued controversy - he's also dealing with fallout after past comments that women shouldn't hold military combat roles - are hampering the nomination as he tries to win Senate support. …

Bad blood: All the times Trump and DeSantis clashed
3 weeks ago

Bad blood: All the times Trump and DeSantis clashed

Politico  

Trump taunts DeSantis The president-elect has gone after DeSantis with surface-level insults on several occasions, from nicknaming him “Ron DeSanctimonious” and “sad little man” to suggesting that he ate pudding with his fingers and wears boot lifts — both of which the governor denied. When DeSantis announced his presidential run in May 2023 with a glitchy Twitter Spaces session with …

Trump considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter

Politico  

Bringing DeSantis into the Trump administration fold could help the governor’s political prospects given that he is term-limited and scheduled to leave office in early 2027 when it was anticipated he could run for president again. DeSantis, like Hegseth, may appeal to Trump’s stated goal of eliminating “woke” military officers from the Defense Department. DeSantis and Trump spoke Tuesday when …

Trump is 'shaping Florida’s congressional delegation in his own image': report
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump is 'shaping Florida’s congressional delegation in his own image': report

Raw Story  

President-Elect Donald Trump has endorsed two Florida officials even ahead of their official congressional bids, according to Politico. Per the report, the MAGA endorsements for Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and state Sen. Randy Fine for the House "are widely considered to be the coveted golden ticket to getting elected in Districts 1 and 6, respectively, given their deep-red …

Trump plays kingmaker over Florida’s House delegation
1 month ago

Trump plays kingmaker over Florida’s House delegation

Politico  

Trump won Florida by 13 points this month and has been picking politicians from his adopted home state to fill out his Cabinet. Fine would run in House District 6 to replace Rep. Mike Waltz, who Trump tapped to be national security adviser, while Patronis would run in House District 1, which was former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s seat before he …

Florida has new legislative leaders. Is a split with Ron DeSantis next?
1 month ago

Florida has new legislative leaders. Is a split with Ron DeSantis next?

Politico  

Albritton, a Wauchula Republican, for his part voiced opposition to the idea of changing Florida law to allow the open carry of firearms, despite DeSantis saying he was open to it a few weeks ago on a radio show. Perez criticized the level of spending that has occurred under the GOP — including DeSantis, even though he did not mention …

As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State
1 month, 1 week ago

As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As President-elect Donald Trump names picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, he’s bringing the Sunshine State with him. I think, you know, given where we are, I think me quarterbacking the Sunshine State is probably how I make the biggest difference.” Other possible …

What a Trump win might mean for Ron DeSantis
2 months ago

What a Trump win might mean for Ron DeSantis

Raw Story  

Once hailed by Florida Republicans as a potential contender for the 2024 presidential election, Gov. True, the Republican governor’s presidential ambitions quickly faded once Donald Trump secured his GOP base in the primaries, leading to DeSantis’ exit from the primary race via an announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter. One thing that could boost DeSantis’ profile is his handling …

Ron DeSantis was hailed as the future of the GOP — and now he’s just another Trump toady
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ron DeSantis was hailed as the future of the GOP — and now he’s just another Trump toady

Raw Story  

On Nov. 8, 2022, Florida was the first big state where midterm election results started rolling in, confirming what most pundits believed was the story of the night: Democrats were in for a bloodbath. There were a couple helpful puff pieces,, and his wife, Casey, desperately tried to channel Jackie Kennedy down to the bouffant But for the most part, …

Strategist Who Ran DeSantis' Ill-Fated Bid Is Working With Musk To Help Organize Voters For Trump
4 months, 1 week ago

Strategist Who Ran DeSantis' Ill-Fated Bid Is Working With Musk To Help Organize Voters For Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Ron DeSantis’ senior political aides were gathered last year at the Florida governor’s campaign headquarters, an office across the street from a Red Lobster on Tallahassee’s north side, planning the announcement of his candidacy for president. Peck, who was demoted three months into DeSantis’ candidacy, and Musk are now working together again, this time on a super …

Strategist who ran DeSantis' ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump
4 months, 1 week ago

Strategist who ran DeSantis' ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump

Hindustan Times  

Ron DeSantis' senior political aides were gathered last year at the Florida governor's campaign headquarters, an office across the street from a Red Lobster on Tallahassee's north side, planning the announcement of his candidacy for president. Peck, who was demoted three months into DeSantis' candidacy, and Musk are now working together again, this time on a super political action committee, …

Strategist who ran DeSantis’ ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump
4 months, 1 week ago

Strategist who ran DeSantis’ ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump

Associated Press  

Ron DeSantis’ senior political aides were gathered last year at the Florida governor’s campaign headquarters, an office across the street from a Red Lobster on Tallahassee’s north side, planning the announcement of his candidacy for president. Peck, who was demoted three months into DeSantis’ candidacy, and Musk are now working together again, this time on a super political action committee, …

Republicans find god’s plans in Trump’s escape
5 months, 1 week ago

Republicans find god’s plans in Trump’s escape

The Hindu  

Analysis Leaders, including many former critics and challengers, rallied behind Donald Trump on the second day of the Republican National Convention, several of them attributing to god his escape from an assassination attempt on July 13. “I saw President Trump, a dear friend escape death by mere inches, and my thoughts immediately turned to the book of Isaiah.That says no …

Donald Trump's 2024 running mate choice
5 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump's 2024 running mate choice

Raw Story  

As former President Donald Trump gears up for a third run at the White House in 2024 and next week's Republican National Convention, the question of who will join him on the ticket as his running mate is a crucial consideration. However, Rubio's past clashes with Trump, as well as his support for comprehensive immigration reform in 2013, which was …

Trump just endorsed this Virginia congressional candidate whose social media isn’t so MAGA
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump just endorsed this Virginia congressional candidate whose social media isn’t so MAGA

Raw Story  

Congressional candidate John McGuire of Virginia received Donald Trump’s endorsement Monday in a closely-watched Republican primary campaign against incumbent Rep. Bob Good, chairman of the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus. McGuire wrote that “I’m not at all happy with the 2020 election results,” but he praised Kamala Harris for becoming the first female vice president. pic.twitter.com/f3ojS0bYFD — John McGuire May 28, 2024 …

Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say
7 months, 1 week ago

Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for former President Donald Trump in the coming weeks, putting into action the commitment he made at a meeting with Trump last month to help his former rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, according to two people familiar with the matter. DeSantis is taking concrete steps …

Trump, DeSantis bury the hatchet at 'great meeting', discuss fundraising
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump, DeSantis bury the hatchet at 'great meeting', discuss fundraising

India Today  

Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the weekend, marking a détente between the former rivals after a brutal Republican primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos, according to three people familiar with the discussion. On Monday, Trump said the two had had “a great meeting yesterday” and that he was “very happy to …

'Enthusiastic support': Trump announces 'Meatball' Ron DeSantis has been brought to heel
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Enthusiastic support': Trump announces 'Meatball' Ron DeSantis has been brought to heel

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump proudly announced on his Truth Social platform on Monday that his former Republican rival Florida Gov. "I am very happy to have the full and enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida," wrote Trump. "I greatly appreciate Ron’s support in taking back our Country from the Worst President in the History of the United States," …

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president’s campaign
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president’s campaign

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. On Monday, Trump said the two had had “a great meeting yesterday” and that he was “very happy to have the full and enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida.” “The conversation mostly concerned how we would work closely together to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. “I greatly …

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace, discuss fundraising for ex-president’s campaign
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace, discuss fundraising for ex-president’s campaign

LA Times  

This combination of photos shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaking on July 17, 2023,, left, and former President Trump speaking June 13, 2023. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, according to three people familiar with the discussion, marking a detente between the former rivals after a brutal primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos. The meeting, which lasted three hours, …

Ron DeSantis soft-launches plans to fundraise for Donald Trump
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ron DeSantis soft-launches plans to fundraise for Donald Trump

Salon  

Rolling back the tape on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' relationship with Donald Trump as it's played out over the past several months — especially when the two were engaged in a race against each other for the presidential bid, prior to DeSantis dropping out — there's been more than a few instances of Trump berating DeSantis publicly, calling him Ron …

Ron DeSantis Is Not Interested In Being Trump’s Vice President
10 months ago

Ron DeSantis Is Not Interested In Being Trump’s Vice President

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florida Gov. Reflecting on his campaign, DeSantis blasted conservative media for glossing over his chief opponent’s “baggage.” To make his point, DeSantis brought up Trump’s 2016 remark that he was so popular that he could shoot somebody on New York City’s Fifth Avenue — the site of his famed Trump Tower — and not lose any support. …

Donald Trump considering DeSantis, Ramaswamy, Noem, Gabbard as VP
10 months ago

Donald Trump considering DeSantis, Ramaswamy, Noem, Gabbard as VP

Daily Mail  

Former President Donald Trump has confirmed that six Republicans are on his shortlist for a potential running mate and vice president at a town hall on Monday. In his first hint at who could be his Vice President if he wins the election in November, Trump's list included two former opponents and an ex-Democrat. Hogan Gidley, a former Trump White …

The failed political operation to make DeSantis the GOP presidential nominee cost $168 million
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The failed political operation to make DeSantis the GOP presidential nominee cost $168 million

Associated Press  

The failed campaign and expansive political operation aiming to make Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the Republican nominee for the White House cost $168 million, according to filings reported to the Federal Election Commission late Wednesday. The pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down reported payments of more than $130.6 million in 2023 while a newer super PAC Fight Right reported $9.6 …

Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washington’s problems
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washington’s problems

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On the heels of a failed presidential bid, Republican Florida Gov. Less than two weeks after suspending his presidential campaign and less than halfway through the annual 60-day legislative session, DeSantis held a news conference Monday with cheering supporters to say he wants state lawmakers to seek U.S. constitutional amendments to create term limits for Congress and …

Floridians wait to see which version of Ron DeSantis returns from the presidential campaign trail
11 months ago

Floridians wait to see which version of Ron DeSantis returns from the presidential campaign trail

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Ron DeSantis first took office in 2019, he surprised many with actions indicating he’d be a much more moderate leader than anticipated: He corrected a decades-old racial injustice, took the side of medical marijuana supporters over GOP leaders and hired a liberal Democrat for a key state position. “And if …

Why did Ron DeSantis quit the 2024 Republican primary campaign against Donald Trump and Nikki Haley?
11 months ago

Why did Ron DeSantis quit the 2024 Republican primary campaign against Donald Trump and Nikki Haley?

Slate  

For as long as the Ron DeSantis presidential campaign existed, it was a fireworks display of hired hands trying to avoid blame for why irate donors’ hundreds of millions weren’t stopping Donald Trump. Just hours before DeSantis dropped out on Sunday, for example, we learned from NBC News that the latest head of DeSantis’ paper-tiger super PAC, Never Back Down, …

Will Ron Desantis be Trump's running mate? Donald Trump responds
11 months ago

Will Ron Desantis be Trump's running mate? Donald Trump responds

Hindustan Times  

After Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump stated that it is “highly unlikely" Florida Governor will be his 2024 vice presidential pick or even part of his administration. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former US President Donald Trump DeSantis' exit from the presidential race prompted speculation that Trump could pick him as his 2024 running …

DeSantis drops out of US prez race, endorses Trump who retires ‘DeSanctimonious’
11 months ago

DeSantis drops out of US prez race, endorses Trump who retires ‘DeSanctimonious’

Hindustan Times  

Washington: After coming a distant second in the Iowa caucus, Florida governor Ron DeSantis dropped out of the race to become the Republican nominee for President on Sunday, acknowledging he didn’t have a pathway to the nomination, and endorsed the candidacy of Donald Trump, his patron-turned-rival-turned-leader. Florida Governor and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the …

Ron DeSantis drops 2024 bid: What does this mean for Trump, Haley?
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis drops 2024 bid: What does this mean for Trump, Haley?

Firstpost  

It’s all over for Ron DeSantis. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill pic.twitter.com/ECoR8YeiMm — Ron DeSantis January 21, 2024 “It’s clear to me that a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance,” DeSantis said in the straight-to-camera video, delivered in a cheerful …

US Presidential Polls: Ron DeSantis Withdraws From Republican Primary, Endorses Trump's Nomination
11 months ago

US Presidential Polls: Ron DeSantis Withdraws From Republican Primary, Endorses Trump's Nomination

ABP News  

Washington, Jan 22 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that he is withdrawing from the Republican party’s presidential primary race and endorsing former US president Donald Trump as the party’s nominee. “With only a few days left until president Donald J Trump’s victory in New Hampshire, we are honoured by the endorsement from Governor Ron DeSantis and so many other …

Trump celebrates DeSantis' decision to drop out, ending a bitter feud that defined the 2024 campaign
11 months ago

Trump celebrates DeSantis' decision to drop out, ending a bitter feud that defined the 2024 campaign

Hindustan Times  

ROCHESTER, N.H. — Donald Trump set aside months of criticism and mockery of Ron DeSantis on Sunday night, celebrating his onetime Republican rival as his newest supporter after the Florida governor ended his presidential campaign and endorsed the former president. Nonetheless, it was notable at Sunday's rally in New Hampshire to see Trump praise DeSantis without calling him “DeSantimonious” or …

Trump celebrates DeSantis’ decision to drop out, ending a bitter feud that defined the 2024 campaign
11 months ago

Trump celebrates DeSantis’ decision to drop out, ending a bitter feud that defined the 2024 campaign

Associated Press  

ROCHESTER, N.H. — Donald Trump set aside months of criticism and mockery of Ron DeSantis on Sunday night, celebrating his onetime Republican rival as his newest supporter after the Florida governor ended his presidential campaign and endorsed the former president. Nonetheless, it was notable at Sunday’s rally in New Hampshire to see Trump praise DeSantis without calling him “DeSantimonious” or …

Ron DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire, endorses Donald Trump
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire, endorses Donald Trump

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, once the leading Republican rival to Donald Trump, ended his election campaign on Sunday and threw his support behind the former president. DeSantis's withdrawal, after months of weakening support, leaves only low-polling Nikki Haley standing between Trump and nomination as the Republican Party's candidate for the US presidential election in November. "It's clear to me …

Ron DeSantis drops out of White House race; endorses Donald Trump despite 'disagreements'
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis drops out of White House race; endorses Donald Trump despite 'disagreements'

Hindustan Times  

Washington DC, January 22 : In a major development ahead of the US presidential polls, Florida Governor and GOP leader Ron DeSantis dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed rival and former President Donald Trump, CNN reported. The Florida Governor also endorsed Donald Trump, stating that despite his 'disagreements', the majority of Republican primary voters want to give him …

It's Donald Trump vs Nikki Haley now as Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid
11 months ago

It's Donald Trump vs Nikki Haley now as Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid

Hindustan Times  

Another one bites the dust. Florida Governor and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the US presidential campaign and endorsed former US president Donald Trump, DeSantis announced in a video posted to his X account on January 21, 2024. “It's clear to me that a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another …

Ron DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire, endorses Donald Trump
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire, endorses Donald Trump

The Hindu  

Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign Sunday on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, ending a White House bid that failed to meet expectations that he would emerge as a serious challenger to former President Donald Trump. - Winston Churchill pic.twitter.com/ECoR8YeiMm — Ron DeSantis January 21, 2024 The ambitious big-state Governor entered the 2024 presidential contest with major …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Drops Out Of Presidential Race
11 months ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Drops Out Of Presidential Race

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florida Gov. “Nobody worked harder and we left it all out on the field,” DeSantis said in a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, before going on to say, “If there was anything I could do to produce a favorable outcome ― more campaign stops, more interviews ― I would do it.” “But I can’t ask our …

Ron DeSantis suspends 2024 presidential campaign — endorses Trump
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis suspends 2024 presidential campaign — endorses Trump

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis announced that he is suspending his 2024 presidential campaign. Going into New Hampshire, DeSantis was running a distant third place in the Granite State, and scoring such low numbers that it gave his presidential campaign little momentum heading into upcoming primary and caucus contests such as Nevada and South Carolina. In a tweet announcing he was quitting, DeSantis …

Opinion: Ron DeSantis found his groove way too late
11 months ago

Opinion: Ron DeSantis found his groove way too late

LA Times  

There was a moment when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seemed like the Republican Party’s best bet to move on from Donald Trump. During a CNN-produced town hall event Tuesday, DeSantis said, “If Donald Trump is the nominee, the election will revolve around all these legal issues, his trials, perhaps convictions if he goes to trials and loses there, and about …

Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid days before New Hampshire primary, endorses Trump
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid days before New Hampshire primary, endorses Trump

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis, shown last February, said in a video posted Sunday that “a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.” Florida Gov. He endorsed Trump, saying in a video posted to social media that it was now clear that “a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.” DeSantis said he …

DeSantis says nominating Trump would make 2024 a referendum on the ex-president rather than Biden
11 months, 2 weeks ago

DeSantis says nominating Trump would make 2024 a referendum on the ex-president rather than Biden

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. DES MOINES, Iowa — Nominating Donald Trump would make the 2024 election about his legal troubles rather than the nation’s ills under President Joe Biden, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday, hours after Trump appeared in court to argue he’s immune from prosecution. “It raises the issue for Republicans: ‘What …

DeSantis targets New York, California and Biden in his Florida State of the State address
11 months, 2 weeks ago

DeSantis targets New York, California and Biden in his Florida State of the State address

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Florida Gov. “Cities throughout the land have decayed.” He said residents in San Francisco, Chicago and New York have struggled with crime, homelessness and bloated government spending that’s driving people away. “We refuse to sit idly by while Biden’s border crisis ruins lives across the nation,” DeSantis said. “Since President Biden won’t stop the flow of …

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