"DeSantis' Trump support questioned as post-indictment bounce fades in Florida"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to Capitol Hill to court Republican lawmakers in his bid to challenge former President Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential primary. However, despite the desire for new blood at the top of the ticket, few lawmakers are willing to endorse DeSantis, who has faced nagging questions about his viability after recent stumbles. Institutional support still acts as a crucial validator, particularly for a nascent candidate like DeSantis, who has only received endorsements from three House Republicans and no senators, compared to dozens for Trump.