

However, his lead with Republican voters if Trump isn't in the running and his ability to tout Florida's economic recovery could put him in a good position to join the former president on a 2024 ticket. Although he's been heavily discussed as a contender for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, DeSantis, a staunch Trump ally, is unlikely to challenge the former president for the seat.

The Florida governor has honed in on the economic boom that Florida has been experiencing, putting him in a solid position to potentially mount a 2024 run. Through the health crisis, he stood firm in the decisions he made and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) were largely in line with the situation in New York, a state that had strict closures. Giuliani: 'Trial By Combat' Not Instruction to Invade Capitol During RiotĭeSantis faced heavy criticism for keeping the state of Florida open during the pandemic as governors across the country closed down businesses, schools and issued stay-at-home orders.

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Trump hasn't committed to running in 2024, although he's alluded to the possibility that he'll be on the Republican ticket at the next presidential election. However, Trump indicated he isn't entirely sold on DeSantis and added that there were "numerous people who are great." "Sure I would," Trump responded when Fox Business' Stuart Varney asked if Trump would potentially consider DeSantis as a running mate. While it may be too early to make a final pick of who he would like to run alongside him if he makes another bid for president, Trump put DeSantis in the pile of candidates he would consider. Trump has been a longtime supporter of the governor, dating back to when DeSantis served in Congress and praised his response to COVID-19. Ron DeSantis on the ticket as his running mate. Former President Donald Trump is still considering a run for president in 2024 and said he would be open to putting Florida Gov.
