Trump Aides Mock DeSantis' Campaign Launch Plans, Elon Musk and Twitter Step Up for DeSantis

Allies of former President Trump mocked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for announcing his expected 2024 presidential campaign launch on Twitter and for his campaign rollout plans. Trump campaign aides criticized DeSantis's website and listed accomplishments. DeSantis is viewed as Trump's most formidable rival in a GOP primary. His team argues that the attacks from Trump's orbit only illustrate that the former president views the Florida governor as his stiffest competition. Trump leads among GOP primary voters with 56 percent of the vote, with DeSantis running in second at 19 percent.