Top Line
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (right) told Newsmax Thursday night that he is not interested in becoming former President Donald Trump’s running mate in 2024, as right-wing governors have fallen further in Trump’s polls in recent weeks, before That he has formally committed to run. for President.
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Florida Govt. Ron DeSantis speaks to Iowa voters on March 10 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds , [+]
important facts
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DeSantis was asked on newsmax If he were to be Trump’s vice president in 2024, he replied that he is “more of an executive person.”
“I think you want to be able to do things,” DeSantis said, adding that “it’s part of the reason why I got into the job” as governor and “maybe I’m best suited for “
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Asked whether he would choose Trump as his running mate if DeSantis won the 2024 nomination, the governor said, “It’s interesting speculation,” before discussing how “if Biden continues to govern is.. then this country is really going to be.” Really bad shape.
DeSantis still hasn’t committed to running for president in 2024, saying his current focus is on Florida’s legislative session, but “when we get to the other side of it, we’ll see what happens.”
DeSantis also did not directly criticize Trump after coming down heavily on the former president in recent weeks, though he said he was “laughing off” the attacks Trump and other Republicans have made on him for being a “Rino” – a “Republican in name”. fitted for. Only—because he said “there’s never been a more courageous governor in the country” on conservative issues.
He continued to criticize the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into Trump, which could soon indict Trump, saying it was another example of Democratic prosecutors “weaponizing prosecutors to advance their agenda.” “
what to watch
Florida’s legislative session ends in May, at which point a decision on DeSantis’ 2024 run is expected to be made. The legislative session is expected to be a way for Florida’s governor to advance conservative priorities and shore up victories ahead of his potential presidential run, as lawmakers take up a series of controversial bills including immigration, abortion and education.
big number
26%. That’s part of GOP voters who said they would back DeSantis for the 2024 presidential nomination, according to Morning Consult. vote Held on March 17–19. DeSantis has one of the lowest levels of support he has received since weekly polling began in December – tied with the 26% support he received earlier in March – while 54% of respondents said they would back Trump for president.
what we don’t know
Who will Trump choose as his running mate if he wins the 2024 nomination? Potential contenders that have been floated so far include failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, Arkansas Gov.
main background
DeSantis has been widely viewed as Trump’s primary rival for the GOP 2024 presidential nomination, especially after the November midterms, when the governor left for re-election by a 19-point margin. Trump strongly denounced DeSantis in response, labeling him “Ron DeSanctimonious” and using his rallies and Truth Social posts to downplay his record as governor and make allegations about DeSantis and underage women. DeSantis has largely refused to walk back Trump’s attacks, though he has criticized the former president’s Covid-19 response, and his standing in the polls has dwindled as Trump’s attacks have intensified. A new York Times An analysis of recent polls released last week found DeSantis lost an average of four points in polls last month compared to polls held between January 15 and February 15, and Morning Consult polling showed the governor’s position still falling.
DeSantis Strikes Back: Florida Gov. Criticizes Trump for Working With Fauci in New Interview, Says Piers Morgan (Forbes)
Trump beats DeSantis in poll among Florida voters while stepping up attacks (Forbes)
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