DeSantis teams up with Musk for 2024 presidential announcement on Twitter.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will announce his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination during a Twitter event with Elon Musk on Wednesday. DeSantis, who has gained popularity among conservatives for his opposition to pandemic lockdowns and cultural issues, is seen as a potential threat to former President Donald Trump's hopes of securing the nomination. DeSantis has been touring the country and touting his accomplishments in Florida, but his delayed entry into the race has allowed Trump to attack him and cost him standing in national polls. DeSantis has an aggressive agenda, including a ban on almost all abortions in the state, and has been criticized for his feud with Disney.