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Trump’s Florida Endorsements Embarrass DeSantis—And Show His Weakness, Observers Say

Headline from Forbes, from the development of Apr 18, 2023

Newest development Apr 24, 2023 · 4 reportsDeSantis shrugs off Trump poll lead in Japan: ‘I’m not a candidate’

Seven Florida GOP representatives have endorsed Trump, while only three Congress members in total have said they’ll back DeSantis if he enters the presidential race.

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    Trump’s Florida Endorsements Embarrass DeSantis—And Show His Weakness, Observers Say

    Headline from Forbes ·

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    DeSantis shrugs off Trump poll lead in Japan: ‘I’m not a candidate’

    Headline from New York Post ·

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Trump clinches another key endorsement as Florida defections against DeSantis pile up (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump nabbed another key endorsement from Florida as state defections against his main rival, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), pile up.

  2. Politico

  3. Forbes

    Trump Pressure On DeSantis Builds: 5th Florida Rep. Endorses Him For 2024 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    At least two GOP House members have endorsed DeSantis’ would-be candidacy.

  4. The Daily Caller

    Rep. Greg Steube Endorses Trump Over DeSantis For President In 2024 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump received his fifth endorsement from a Florida Republican in Congress, despite rumors Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning on running.

  5. New York Post

    Fifth Florida Republican endorses Trump over DeSantis for 2024 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Rep. Greg Steube endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2024, the fifth Republican member of Congress from Florida throwing their support behind the former president rather than DeSantis.

  6. Washington Times

    Trump, DeSantis compete for support from congressional GOP (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Ron DeSantis has yet to enter the 2024 presidential race, but former President Donald Trump is aiming to drum up support in the Florida governor’s backyard, securing endorsements already from more than one-third of the Republicans in the state’s congressional delegation.

  7. Forbes

    Trump’s Florida Endorsements Embarrass DeSantis—And Show His Weakness, Observers Say (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Seven Florida GOP representatives have endorsed Trump, while only three Congress members in total have said they’ll back DeSantis if he enters the presidential race.

  8. Insider

    DeSantis keeps losing home-state endorsements to Trump, and the Florida governor's recent visit to DC didn't produce any converts. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Rather than shore up support for a likely presidential bid, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to have lost ground by hitting DC for a tepid meeting.

  9. Talking Points Memo

    Trump Swipes More Florida GOP Endorsements From DeSantis (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    Former president Donald Trump has procured more endorsements from Florida’s congressional delegation a week after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) specifically asked Florida GOPers not to do that. Rep.

  10. Axios

    Trump beating DeSantis in Florida endorsement race (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Trump sees DeSantis as his only threat for the nomination.

  11. Washington Examiner

    Trump wins 2024 endorsement from Texas Republican that met with DeSantis (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump has secured an endorsement from a Republican who had previously met with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).

  12. Vox

    Trump’s Florida endorsements send DeSantis a stinging message (opens Vox)

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    Multiple lawmakers from the governor’s own state declined to back him this week.

  13. Fox News

    Trump solidifies early endorsement and polling lead over DeSantis, other potential 2024 contenders (opens Fox News)

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    Former President Trump pads his endorsement and polling lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race.

  14. Washington Examiner

    DeSantis focuses on contrasts with Trump: 'Fauci-ism,' administrative competence, leading vs. following polls (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in making his unofficial pitch for the Republican presidential nomination, focused on subtly drawing distinctions between his record and that of the front-runner, former President Donald Trump.

  15. New York Post

    DeSantis shrugs off Trump poll lead in Japan: ‘I’m not a candidate’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to announce his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in a matter of days, deflected a reporter’s question Monday when asked about a series …

  16. BizPac Review

    DeSantis rejects poor polling against Trump: ‘I’m not a candidate – so we’ll see if and WHEN that changes’ (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shrugged off polling shortfall to fmr President Donald Trump: "I'm not a candidate, so we'll see if and when..."

  17. Washington Examiner

    Ron DeSantis dismisses 2024 polling decline against Trump: 'I'm not a candidate' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) shrugged off a recent polling that showed him losing ground against his top potential 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump.

  18. The Daily Caller

    DeSantis Responds To Falling Behind Trump In Recent Polls (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to falling behind in recent polls to former President Donald Trump during his trip to Japan Monday.

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