DeSantis Widens Network Ahead of 2024 Presidential Bid

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expanding his circle of advisers and courting donors as he prepares to launch his presidential campaign, following weeks of bad headlines and flagging poll numbers. His team is taking steps to address concerns about his insular approach and is inviting donors to a retreat in Miami to pump up his campaign war chest. DeSantis remains Trump's strongest competitor for the GOP nomination in 2024, but his pre-launch period has been riddled with moves that have raised questions about how prepared he is for a slugfest with Trump and other GOP candidates.