The Charles Koch-backed group Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP) is backing former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) in the GOP presidential primary, marking a significant setback for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), whose campaign griped over the move. ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonatan Karl first reported the news in a tweet Tuesday morning, which was quickly
Koch-Backed AFP Backs Nikki Haley for President in Massive Setback for Ron DeSantis
November 28, 2023 by
Report Details How Ron DeSantis Lost Online War to Donald Trump
November 12, 2023 by
A New York Times report published Saturday detailed how Gov. Ron DeSantisâs (R-FL) presidential campaign lost the online war to former President Donald Trump, which has coincided with his drop in the polls. DeSantisâs camp attempted to organize an online eco-system of prominent conservative influencers to lead the charge against prominent pro-Trump influencers and the 45th
GOP Megadonor Switches from Ron DeSantis: ‘I’m Pro-Trump’
November 9, 2023 by
AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Republican megadonor Robert Bigelow, who once stood as the biggest individual donor supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisâs presidential campaign, appears to be switching his loyalties, now identifying himself as âpro-Trump.â Speaking to Reuters, Bigelow, founder of Bigelow Aerospace, said he is âpro-Trumpâ but is waiting to see how the former presidentâs
Louisiana Poll: Donald Trump Holds Commanding 65-Point Lead over Ron DeSantisÂ
September 30, 2023 by
Former President Donald Trump holds a commanding 65-point lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis among Louisiana Republicans, the latest Nexstar Media/Emerson College found. Three-fourths of Louisiana Republicans, 75 percent, plan to support Trump. DeSantis came in second place with just ten percent support. Another ten percent remain undecided, the survey found. Trumpâs 65-point advantage in Louisiana is significant because
Ron DeSantis Criticizes Justice Departmentâs âZealousâ Prosecution of Donald Trump
August 14, 2023 by
Ron DeSantis Criticizes Justice Departmentâs âZealousâ Prosecution of Donald Trump Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Republican presidential hopeful Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) criticized the U.S. Justice Departmentâs (DOJ) âzealousâ prosecution of former President Donald Trump after news broke that federal prosecutors indicted Trump. In a brief statement, DeSantis discussed the âmortal threat to a
Survey: Donald Trump Trounces Ron DeSantis on Major Issues
August 4, 2023 by
More Republicans express confidence in former President Donald Trump to handle several major issues in the country â from energy to China relations â than Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the latest Morning Consult data found. The latest Morning Consult survey found Trump leading DeSantis by 34 points in the Republican primary race. A majority, 56
Nolte: Ron DeSantisâs First Act as a Presidential Candidate Was to Ignore Establishment Media
July 29, 2023 by
On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) officially declared himself a candidate for president, and his first act in that regard was to sideline the corrupt establishment media. This could be significant. Oh, and hooray! In the wake of some technical glitches and childish heckling from Team Donald Trump (and Trump himself), this significance has been
First on Fox: Ron DeSantis officially launches 2024 presidential campaign with ‘Great American Comeback’ video
July 29, 2023 by
EXCLUSIVE – Saying that he’s “running for president to lead our great American comeback,” Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida formally launched his White House campaign in a video released by his political team. “Our border is a disaster. Crime infests our cities. The federal government makes it harder for families to make ends meet. […]
Florida Legislature Clears Path for Ron DeSantis to Run for President Without ResigningÂ
July 2, 2023 by
Florida lawmakers on Friday carved out an exemption to the stateâs âresign-to-runâ law that would allow Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to run for president in 2024 without resigning from his post. The exemption passed Floridaâs Senate by a 28-12 vote earlier this week, and the state House approved it on Friday by a 76-34 margin. Under
Ron DeSantis Signs âDigital Bill Of Rightsâ Legislation To Curb Big Tech
June 28, 2023 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Tuesday designed to curb government involvement in Big Tech censorship and data collection. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 262, creating a âDigital Bill of Rightsâ to protect consumersâ data, according to a press release. The legislation also requires larger search engines like Google to communicate whether they alter search results
FACT CHECK: Is Christopher Wray Facing Jail Time Following A Trap Set By Ron Johnson?
June 6, 2023 by
A video shared on Facebook purports Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray is allegedly facing jail time following a trap set by Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. Verdict: False The videoâs caption is inaccurate. The original video shows a November 2022 Senate Homeland Security Hearing on National Security Threats, and Johnson neither sets
Ron DeSantis Needs to Make a Choice: âDehSantisâ or âDeeSantisâ?
June 3, 2023 by
âItâs the little things that killââat least, according to the â90s British band Bush. Those post-grunge opening guitar chords always pop into my head whenever someone mentions the debate swirling around how to pronounce Ron DeSantisâ last name.With so many big things going on in the world, this story feels small and petty. On the
Ron DeSantisâ team fires back after Al Sharpton slams Gov. at Jordan Neelyâs funeral: âSave your breathâ
May 20, 2023 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisâ political team hit back Friday night after Al Sharpton criticized the 2024 presidential hopeful during a eulogy for a man who died in the New York City subway system. New York authorities said Jordan Neely, 30, died on May 1 from compression of the neck after he was placed in a chokehold by Daniel […]
Massachusetts Poll: Donald Trump Leads Ron DeSantis by 24 Points
April 4, 2023 by
Former President Donald Trump holds a 24-point advantage over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in Massachusetts, according to a Boston Herald/Opinion Diagnostics poll. The Boston Herald survey was conducted in the two days after a New York grand jury voted to indict Trump. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Braggâs case against Trump focuses on his alleged
Poll: Ron DeSantis Support Drops Below 20% While Trump Surges After Indictment
April 4, 2023 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is polling under 20 percent in a hypothetical 2024 Republican primary field after former President Donald Trump received a surge in the polls when a New York grand jury voted to indict him last week. The latest Reuters survey found Trumpâs support at 48 percent, up from the 44 percent he received
Ron DeSantis Expected to Secure $10M to Fly Illegal Aliens to Sanctuary Cities
March 8, 2023 by
Republicans in the Florida legislature have approved $10 million to fly border crossers and illegal aliens to sanctuary jurisdictions. The legislation is expected to be signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). Late last week, Republicans in the Florida House voted to approve a bill that will authorize the state to spend up to $10 million transporting
CPAC Straw Poll: Donald Trump 62, Ron DeSantis 22, Everyone Else Single Digits
March 6, 2023 by
Former President Donald Trump easily won the Conservative Political Action Conferenceâs (CPAC) straw poll for the 2024 Republican Party presidential nominee on Saturday. Trump received 62 percent support in the poll completed by more than 2,000 CPAC attendees, bringing him 40 points higher than the second-place candidate. CPACâs straw poll results were announced on Saturday just before
Can We Stop Pretending Ron DeSantis Is for Free Markets?
March 5, 2023 by
A quick read of Gov. Ron DeSantisâ Wall Street Journal op-ed touting his recent elimination of the Walt Disney Co.âs self-governing status might leave you with the impression that the Florida Republican is a stout defender of the free market and the impartial rule of law.The legislation he signed took down âan indefensible example of
Meet Ron DeSantis, Former AP âStudent of the Yearâ
February 19, 2023 by
When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis floated the possibility of eliminating Advanced Placement classes from his stateâs curriculum, he conveniently left out an important fact.DeSantis was once the âAP US History student of the year,â according to his high school yearbook, pages of which were obtained by The Daily Beast.Before turning on AP classes in his
The Real Reason Trump Is Calling DeSantis âMeatball Ronâ
February 14, 2023 by
For Donald Trump, the first step is always to label his victim. Indeed, assigning a good bad nickname appears to be a sine qua non in the Trump playbook. Once he gets that part right, the job is half-done.For example, âCrazy Joeâ (which gave way to the superior âSleepy Joeâ) never resonated the way âCrooked
Poll: Ron DeSantis Leads Donald Trump by 5 Points in Potential MatchupÂ
February 1, 2023 by
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) leads former President Donald Trump by five points in a potential 2024 Republicans primary matchup, a Yahoo News/YouGov poll found Thursday. If the primary were held today, 47 percent of registered Republican voters would support DeSantis, while 42 percent say they would back Trump. According to YouGov polling, DeSantis has lost 13 points
Reports: Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain to Depart White House Soon
January 22, 2023 by
Democrat President Joe Bidenâs chief of staff, Ron Klain, will leave his post at the White House in the coming weeks, according to several news reports on Saturday. Klain, a longtime Biden hand who has served as his chief of staff since the president took office, is expected to leave his position shortly after the
Mike Huckabee Sucks Up to Ron DeSantis With Ludicrous Kidsâ Book
January 19, 2023 by
Donald Trump is not much of a reader, but a new childrenâs book published by former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee may grab his attention.The book, The Kids Guide to Ron DeSantis, has become available only by mail order in recent days, with the first copies not expected to reach customers for several weeks. But an
Chuck Todd Shreds Ron Johnsonâs Attempt to Attack Hunter Biden
January 16, 2023 by
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) tried to stick to GOP talking points during a Meet The Press appearance on Sunday, but moderator Chuck Todd wasnât having any of it.Todd repeatedly pressed Johnson on the Republican Partyâs obsession with investigating Hunter Biden, questioning why the party sought to examine the actions of a private citizen who didnât
Ron DeSantis: Florida Added Four Republican Members of Congress, Secured State Supermajorities
November 22, 2022 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed to the red wave victories in the Sunshine State â from adding four GOP members of Congress to securing supermajorities in the state legislature â during a Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) speech over the weekend. DeSantis has pitched the Sunshine State as the âblueprintâ for the rest of the country moving
Harvard Poll: Donald Trump Up 18 Points over Ron DeSantis in Hypothetical GOP 2024 PrimaryÂ
November 19, 2022 by
A new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found that former President Donald Trump is the clear front-runner in a hypothetical 2src24 Republican primary, leading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis by 18 points. The poll found that 46 percent of Republican voters would support Trump, compared to 28 percent who support DeSantis. Former Vice President Mike Pence, who many speculate will launch a
Gavin Newsom Challenges Ron DeSantis to a Debate on CNN
November 16, 2022 by
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to a debate after months of hurling attacks at Gov. DeSantis. Newsomâs proposal for a debate is the latest move in a brewing feud between him and DeSantis. After months of name-calling and running negative ads in Florida, Newsom asked the feds on Thursday to intervene
Ron DeSantis: Hurricane Ian Will Cause ‘Catastrophic Flooding and Life-Threatening Storm Surge’
November 10, 2022 by
Florida is preparing for the âcatastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge,â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said during a Tuesday morning update ahead of Hurricane Ianâs landfall. The storm, now a major hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, is expected to hit Floridaâs west coast within the next 48 hours. Current projections now
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Hurricane Ian Is a â500-Year Flood EventâÂ
November 10, 2022 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday said the state was hit with a â5srcsrc-year flood eventâ one day after Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida. âWeâve never seen a flood event like this,â he said at a news briefing in the stateâs capital, Tallahassee. âWeâve never seen a storm surge of this magnitude.â
Trump Warns Ron DeSantis About Running in 2024: ‘Could Hurt Himself Very Badly’
November 8, 2022 by
Former President Donald Trump fired another warning shot at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, warning that he âcould hurt himself very badlyâ if he ran in 2src24. The former president issued his warning during an interview with Fox News Digital published Tuesday. âI donât know if he is running. I think if he runs, he could