DeSantis Denies Report On a 2028 Presidential Bid
DeSantis said he has not contacted anyone about a campaign and called the report fabricated as prediction markets and fundraising signs fueled speculation.
- The Washington Post reported Friday that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is preparing a 2028 presidential bid, citing three people briefed on his plans. DeSantis immediately rejected the report as fabricated, stating he has not contacted anyone about running.
- Florida remained a conservative stronghold during the midterms, contrasting sharply with sweeping Democratic gains nationwide. DeSantis characterized broader GOP losses as a "close to an extinction-level event," positioning his state as the party's exception.
- Despite DeSantis's denials, internal moves include reaching out to a national political consultant and deploying his federal PAC for fundraising texts. Longtime Republican donor Dan Eberhart said Florida's results give the governor "more credibility than nearly anyone" for a 2028 primary.
- Observers suggest DeSantis is internalizing lessons from his unsuccessful 2024 bid, which ended after he finished second in Iowa with 21.3% of the vote, far behind President Donald Trump. He reportedly aims for earlier entry and increased media exposure this cycle.
- The party's leadership landscape remains unsettled following Vice President Vance's prior status as the early favorite for 2028 before the midterm defeat. DeSantis has made prominent media appearances positioning himself as an alternative to Trump in the emerging race.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addressed questions about potential 2028 plans during an appearance on Fox News’ The Faulkner Focus on Thursday. “I think it’s too soon but those concerns that I mentioned are things that certainly I’m thinking about and we do have other candidates that may run,” DeSantis answered when direct asked whether he […]
Gov. DeSantis says it's too soon to discuss 2028 presidential race, focuses on GOP midterm losses
NEW YORK CITY – Gov. Ron DeSantis says it’s too early to focus on the 2028 presidential race and says Republicans should instead try to figure out what went wrong in the midterm elections. “I think it’s too soon to tell in terms of, like, who’s going to run, who’s going to do this,” DeSantis… The post Gov. DeSantis says it’s too soon to discuss 2028 presidential race, focuses on GOP midterm losses appeared first on Florida’s Voice.
DeSantis says ‘it’s too soon’ to think about 2028 run
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said Thursday he is not thinking about running for the presidency again in 2028, at least not so soon after the midterm elections. “I think it’s too soon to tell in terms of, like, you know, who’s going to run,” the outgoing governor said on Fox News’s The Faulkner Focus. “I […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis gains ground in 2028 prediction markets as questions grow about his next move
Gov. Ron DeSantis is drawing renewed attention as a potential 2028 presidential contender as he prepares to leave office in January, with prediction markets showing increased interest and news reports raising questions about his political plans.
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