Coverage dated November 5, 2026 to November 7, 2026

DeSantis strongly knocks down report he's considering running for president

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The Washington Post used anonymous sources in an article published Friday that claimed the Republican was considering a presidential run in 2028, which would come after he leaves the governor's mansion in January.

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Just the News
DeSantis strongly knocks down report he's considering running for president (opens Just the News)
Published Nov 5, 2026
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The Washington Post used anonymous sources in an article published Friday that claimed the Republican was considering a presidential run in 2028, which would come after he leaves the governor's mansion in January.
Fox News
DeSantis blasts Washington Post over report he's preparing 2028 presidential bid (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 7, 2026
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accused The Washington Post of fabricating claims he reached out to political consultants about a potential 2028 presidential bid.
Legal Insurrection
DeSantis Slaps Down WaPo Report on Possible 2028 Presidential Bid As Speculation Swirls (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Nov 7, 2026
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"The Washington Post is fabricating this out of whole cloth. I have not reached out to anybody about running for anything. Just another pathetic attempt to garner clicks." The post DeSantis Slaps Down WaPo Report on Possible 2028 Presidential Bid As Speculation Swirls first appeared on Le·gal In·sur…