"Gov. DeSantis' Japan Trip: Trade, Fashion, and Diplomacy"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began a four-nation tour in Japan, praising the country's role as an ally to the US and dismissing questions about his rivalry with former President Donald Trump. DeSantis faces headwinds in his expected 2024 presidential bid, including attacks from Trump and bad poll numbers. He is scheduled to meet with Asian leaders, Israeli government officials, and British Foreign Minister James Cleverly. DeSantis hopes to bolster his foreign policy credentials, but some international allies have expressed dismay over his past comments questioning US military aid to Ukraine.