DeSantis Raises $20 Million in First Six Weeks of Presidential Campaign

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis raised $20 million in the first six weeks of his presidential campaign, solidifying his position as the leading rival to former President Donald Trump. While this falls short of Trump's reported $35 million raised in the same period, DeSantis had half the time to fundraise. In addition, a super PAC supporting DeSantis announced it had collected $130 million since March, but the majority of that sum came from a state committee that supported DeSantis's re-election bid. The fundraising numbers provide a glimpse into the Republican presidential nomination race, which is expected to set records for spending.