"DeSantis Faces Staff Exodus and Donor Doubts Amidst Campaign Challenges"

Two senior advisers on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign, Dave Abrams and Tucker Obenshain, are leaving to join a pro-DeSantis outside effort aimed at bolstering the governor's campaign. The move comes as DeSantis struggles to gain traction against former President Donald Trump. The outside group, led by Obenshain, will host events as part of a strategy to increase DeSantis' visibility in early nominating states. The departure of the senior advisers raises questions about the strength of DeSantis' campaign, despite reported large fundraising hauls.