DeSantis' Campaign Derailed by Trump Probe and Disappointing Performance
TL;DR
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appeared on CNN to pitch himself to a broader audience and shake up his media strategy, but was forced to address questions about the potential indictment of Donald Trump. DeSantis defended himself against concerns about electability and discussed his plans to combat "wokeness" in the military and his stance on abortion. Despite lagging poll numbers and a staff overhaul, DeSantis aims to engage in the Trump debate rather than being a spectator, as Trump continues to dominate the Republican primary field.
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- Trump probe knocks DeSantis off course — and to the back of the news POLITICO
- DeSantis responds to Republicans losing faith in his electability CNN
- DeSantis disappoints, and some Republicans seek new Trump-slaying savior Yahoo News
- It was supposed to be DeSantis’ moment. Instead, it was Trump, Trump and more Trump | Opinion Miami Herald
- Private GOP Polling Data Reveals Why DeSantis’ Campaign Is Sputtering Rolling Stone
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