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Former Trump official launches PAC urging DeSantis to run

Headline from Courthouse News Service, from the development of Mar 9, 2023

Newest development Mar 10, 2023 · 2 reportsA former Trump official has launched a PAC backing Ron DeSantis for a 2024 run, calling him the 'strongest Republican available'

Ken Cuccinelli's decision to back Ron DeSantis over Donald Trump is one of the most high-profile defections by a former Trump stalwart in the early stages of the campaign season.

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    Former Trump official launches PAC urging DeSantis to run

    Headline from Courthouse News Service ·

  2. Newest

    A former Trump official has launched a PAC backing Ron DeSantis for a 2024 run, calling him the 'strongest Republican available'

    Headline from Insider ·

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  1. CBS News

    Ex-Trump official launches PAC urging Gov. DeSantis to enter 2024 race (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A former senior official in the Trump administration, officially launched a super PAC on Thursday urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024.

  2. The Daily Signal

    New PAC Urges Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis To Run for President (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Ken Cuccinelli launched a PAC Thursday calling on Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in the 2024 election.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Ex-Trump official Cuccinelli launches PAC urging DeSantis to enter 2024 race (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Kristen Holmes, CNN Ken Cuccinelli, a former senior official in the Trump administration, officially launched a super PAC on Thursday urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024. The organization, NEVER BACK DOWN PAC, filed paperwork in late February with the Federal Election Co…

  4. Insider

    A former Trump official has launched a PAC backing Ron DeSantis for a 2024 run, calling him the 'strongest Republican available' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Ken Cuccinelli, a former Trump aide, said DeSantis is "head and shoulders" above all other GOP candidates. Trump is now running for re-election.

  5. Courthouse News Service

    Former Trump official launches PAC urging DeSantis to run (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Ken Cuccinelli's decision to back Ron DeSantis over Donald Trump is one of the most high-profile defections by a former Trump stalwart in the early stages of the campaign season.

  6. Breitbart News

    Former Trump Adviser Ken Cuccinelli Launches PAC Encouraging Ron DeSantis to Run for President (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Ken Cuccinelli, a former Trump senior adviser, announced on Thursday the launch of his "Never Back Down PAC."

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