The GOP's Divided Loyalties: Trump vs. DeSantis

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing a conundrum as he navigates his relationship with former President Donald Trump, with whom he shares a base of supporters. DeSantis has seen his poll numbers dip and has been criticized for his shifting positions on issues like Social Security spending and Ukraine. Trump's team has compiled an extensive opposition research file on DeSantis and is planning full-bore attacks to define him before he even enters the race. DeSantis must decide how to handle Trump without being labeled a cheap imitation or a traitor to the cause.
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