Senate Republicans split with DeSantis over Ukraine stance.

Senate Republican Whip John Thune stated that the majority of Senate Republicans disagree with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's view that supporting the war in Ukraine is not a "vital" national interest. Several Senate Republicans distanced themselves from DeSantis's statement, including Sen. Marco Rubio and Sen. Roger Wicker. DeSantis's comments are particularly troubling to many Senate Republicans because he is viewed as one of the strongest potential candidates in the 2024 GOP presidential primary. A Gallup poll published on Monday showed that 62 percent of Republicans and 58 percent of Democrats believe the Russia-Ukraine conflict poses a critical threat to vital U.S. interests.