"DeSantis gains ground on Trump in GOP presidential nomination race, new poll suggests"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has been polling as a top Republican contender for the 2024 presidential race, dodged a question about polling during a trip to Japan, stating that he is not a candidate. DeSantis has not officially announced a bid, but has made moves that have stoked speculation about a possible campaign. Recent polling has shown former President Trump pulling further ahead of the GOP field, and DeSantis is facing concerns from within his own party about his strength and urgency about the race.