Florida Gov. DeSantis Responds to Speculation He Will Join Trump in 2024 Bid

The Epoch Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says heโ€™s had no discussion with former President Donald Trump or anyone else about being the former presidentโ€™s running mate for a 2024 presidential bid.

There has been speculation that DeSantisโ€”a Republican who has developed national prominence for his policies targeting critical race theory, lockdowns, and vaccine passportsโ€”could potentially run for president in 2024 or join Trump if he decides to run again.

โ€œI havenโ€™t had any discussions with anybody about anything beyond what we are doing now because, you know, we are putting a lot of points on the board, and we are really going on offense, moving the ball forward,โ€ DeSantis told Fox Newsโ€™ โ€œSunday Morning Featuresโ€ on June 13 when asked about whether he has had discussions with Trump.

DeSantis then attempted to downplay the 2024 speculation and focused on his own state.

โ€œI have a great state, a big state,โ€ he said. โ€œWeโ€™ve got a lot on our plates here. We take it one day at a time and try to achieve things for the people of Florida.โ€

While DeSantis hasnโ€™t made any definitive statements about running for a national office, he told a crowd in May that he has โ€œonly begun to fight.โ€ The governor has also been embarking on a fundraising campaign with GOP donors across several states.

During several interviews in recent months, Trump has said he would consider the Florida governor as a running mate for a potential 2024 run at the presidency.

โ€œThere are numerous people that are greatโ€ for vice president, Trump told Fox News last week.

โ€œI would certainly consider Ron,โ€ he said. โ€œI was at the beginning of Ron. I was the first one to endorse him when he came out as a congressman that a lot of people didnโ€™t know and my endorsement helped him tremendously and I know him very well. Heโ€™s a great guy.โ€

BYย JACK PHILLIPS

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