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Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis haven’t spoken in months. The Washington Post reported.
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Trump endorsed DeSantis for gubernatorial election in 2018, but has not campaigned this year.
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Privately, Trump accused DeSantis of being “ungrateful” and told advisers, “I made him.” Reported by WaPo.
Former President Donald Trump campaigned vigorously in 2018 in favor of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, but the former allies will soon launch competing campaigns for the 2024 presidential election. Rumors keep us away.
A source familiar with the pair’s interactions told Washington Post The two haven’t spoken in months, even though Trump once said DeSantis would make a good vice president If he changes his ticket to 2024.
Personally, Trump has denounced a man he once called a “great friend” of his and called the governor of Florida “ungrateful” for his previous endorsement. The Washington Post reported.
“I made him” The Washington Post reported Trump told his aides, monitoring DeSantis’ public appearances and polling numbers.
Neither has officially announced the 2024 presidential election, but the two politicians have widely said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to be the front-runner in the upcoming presidential election. is regarded. predicted to feature a “crowded” primary.
“I don’t understand what happened here” The Washington Post reported Trump said his support for DeSantis is dwindling. “I don’t understand why he doesn’t appreciate me more.”
Trump is I made a similar comment earliercriticizes DeSantis for his “dull personality”.
In response, DeSantis has taken the following actions: distinguish oneself from the former president He’s not outright criticizing Trump, but about the campaign trajectory.his latest decision Fly asylum seekers to Martha’s Vineyard sent the former president outraged, according to a report from rolling stone, Driving political analysts, DeSantis steal the spotlight from trump and promote their competition.
This strategy seems to be working. DeSantis has raised more than the former president this year by $43 million. According to data collected by OpenSecrets. Polls also suggest the governor has an advantage over the former president In a fictional primary matchup in 2024.
Representatives for Trump and DeSantis did not immediately respond to an insider’s request for comment.
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