Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) plans to raise money for former President Trump’s 2024 campaign in the coming weeks.
Details have not yet been finalized, two people familiar with the matter said. Associated Press on condition of anonymity. DeSantis is appealing to donors and said his finance team is working on fundraising, including efforts in Florida and Texas, according to the Associated Press.
The fundraising effort comes after months of political conflict, with Mr. DeSantis and Mr. Trump going head-to-head in the 2024 Republican presidential primary.
Despite being seen as Trump’s toughest opponent, the Florida governor was unable to catch up in the polls. Analysts said this was because he failed to give voters a reason to choose him over the former president.
Meanwhile, the former president criticized DeSantis at various times, giving him the nickname “Desanctimonious” and calling him a “terrible candidate.”
DeSantis ultimately ended his presidential bid in January after failing to garner support in the Iowa caucuses. He said it’s “clear” that Republican voters want a second term for Trump and said he supports the former president because he has pledged to support any Republican candidate to challenge President Biden.
In late April, Trump said he had a “great meeting” with DeSantis to discuss how they could work more closely together in their shared state of Florida and across the nation.
Roy Bailey, a Dallas investor who co-chaired the National Finance Committee during Mr. DeSantis’ campaign, told The Associated Press that the Florida governor “has shown a commitment to the president and “That’s why we say we’re going to follow his lead, and that’s why.” I think donors will follow his example. ”
“We will focus on past DeSantis donors who have not yet donated to President Trump,” he said. “We’re going to try to find donors for him. It’s going to create a lot of value.”
The newswire noted that the Florida governor may be viewing this fundraiser as an opportunity to score political points in the future, since Trump’s victory in November would prevent him from running again in 2028. did.
The Hill has reached out to DeSantis’ team, and a spokesperson said in a text to The Associated Press that they are “actively working on fundraising plans to support President Trump and other Republicans.” “I’m here,” he said.
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