Tag: DeSantis
The Lost DeSantis Moment
For months, he routinely led Donald Trump in head-to-head polls and gave a possible glimpse at a post-Trump Republican future.
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Trump Says He Will Retire ‘DeSanctimonious’ After DeSantis Endorses Him
“That name is officially retired,” Donald Trump declared after Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida ended his campaign and endorsed the former president.
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Trump Thanks DeSantis for Endorsement, Calling Him ‘Gracious’
“He ran a really good campaign,” Donald Trump said of Ron DeSantis, who dropped out of the presidential race and backed Mr. Trump earlier on Sunday.
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Haley Reacts as DeSantis Exits 2024 Race: ‘May the Best Woman Win’
Nikki Haley and allies have long sought to frame the race as a one-on-one contest with Donald Trump.
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DeSantis Appears to Misattribute a Quote to Churchill as He Drops Out of Primary
The International Churchill Society has a long list of quotes that are often wrongly attributed to Winston Churchill, the former British prime ministe [...]
Ron DeSantis Expected to Drop Out of 2024 Presidential Race
The Florida governor, who once appeared to be Donald Trump’s most daunting challenger, ran a costly, turbulent campaign that failed to catch on with R [...]
Why DeSantis Says Trump’s Iowa Win Is a Sign of Weakness
Ron DeSantis said he thought that Donald J. Trump should have done even better in Iowa, given the low turnout.
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DeSantis Quietly Starts Building His Off-Ramp From 2024 Race
Mr. DeSantis praised Donald J. Trump’s victory in Iowa. He admitted to an early strategic error. And he’s begun casting his eyes forward to 2028.
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Our DeSantis and Haley Reporters Switched Places. Here’s What They Found.
The candidates — and their campaigns — are a study in contrasts, from the vibes of their events to how they interact with voters and the press.
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Ron DeSantis and Fox News, Old Friends, Hit Turbulence
The Fox News host Laura Ingraham called for the Florida governor to leave the Republican primary, days after he accused the network of protecting Dona [...]
Haley and DeSantis Are Asked About Race in America
Nikki Haley said in an interview that “America has never been a racist country.” DeSantis responded in a town hall that “we had challenges with how ra [...]
DeSantis Super PAC Begins Layoffs, Even as He Projects Confidence
The number of layoffs at the super PAC, Never Back Down, was unclear on Wednesday morning, but an official said that those being laid off were being p [...]
DeSantis Supporters ‘Mad and Frustrated’ at Fast Race Call
Representative Chip Roy of Texas, who spoke for the DeSantis campaign, said he was told the results before he even got onstage to make the case for th [...]
Haley Begins Airing a New Ad Tying DeSantis to Trump
The ad draws on old photos and videos to portray Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida as a Trump acolyte.
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DeSantis Adviser Continues Campaign’s Sharp Attack on Haley
Ron DeSantis’s deputy campaign manager accused Nikki Haley of “greed.” A Haley spokeswoman shot back, saying Mr. DeSantis would “say anything to distr [...]