"Rick Scott Throws Support Behind Trump, Snubbing DeSantis"

Senator Rick Scott of Florida has endorsed former President Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, breaking a previous promise to stay out of the race and going against his state's governor, Ron DeSantis. Scott expressed his support for Trump in a Newsweek op-ed, urging Republicans to unite behind Trump's efforts to win back the White House. This endorsement adds to a trend of Florida politicians publicly backing Trump and siding against DeSantis, who is seen as Trump's strongest challenger. Trump currently leads in national and state polls, with DeSantis contending with a challenge from former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for second place.