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Former President Donald Trump pauses as he speaks at a campaign event Monday, March 13, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ron Johnson)

Trump’s 2024 campaign seen as upgrade over previous presidential runs

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Feb. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump allies turn looming indictment into a loyalty-litmus test for GOP rivals

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

This combination of the photos shows former President Donald Trump, left, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, right. (AP Photo/File)

DeSantis dings Trump on porn hush money charge, pledges to stay out of potential extradition

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump talks to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, during a visit to Lake Okeechobee and Herbert Hoover Dike at Canal Point, Fla., March 29, 2019. Allies of former President Donald Trump have filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics accusing the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, of violating campaign finance and ethics rules by running a shadow campaign for president. The complaint was filed Wednesday by MAGA, Inc. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Trump vs. DeSantis: Rivals’ very different styles on display

By Steve Peoples and Jill Colvins - Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump pauses as he speaks at a campaign event Monday, March 13, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ron Johnson)

Trump maintains front-runner status over DeSantis in new poll of GOP primary voters

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media in the Florida Cabinet following his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Advocates for open government are ringing alarms about plans by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration that could make it harder to learn what public officials are doing and to speak out against them. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)

DeSantis calling Russia-Ukraine war a ‘territorial dispute’ draws rebukes from GOP allies

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump talks to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, during a visit to Lake Okeechobee and Herbert Hoover Dike at Canal Point, Fla., March 29, 2019. Allies of former President Donald Trump have filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics accusing the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, of violating campaign finance and ethics rules by running a shadow campaign for president. The complaint was filed Wednesday by MAGA, Inc. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Trump allies file ethics complaint against Ron DeSantis

By Jill Colvin and Brendan Farrington - Associated Press

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, a member of the conservative Freedom Caucus, talks to reporters in Statuary Hall about their opposition to voting for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., to be speaker of the House, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

DeSantis scores first 2024 endorsement from a member of Congress

By Stephen Groves - Associated Press

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis sits with his family before addressing supporters at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., Sunday, March 5, 2023. DeSantis has quietly begun to expand his political coalition on his terms just as he releases a book, "The Courage to be Free," which comes out Tuesday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

DeSantis defends ban on ‘mutilation of minors’ after Biden rips Florida’s ‘cruel’ trans policies

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event Monday, March 13, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ron Johnson)

Trump unleashes on DeSantis in Iowa stop

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

La Puerta Life Center Pastors Abraham and Marylin Rivera stand for a portrait, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in North Miami, Fla. “We as a society, Christian or not, have a responsibility to protect the young ones,” says Abraham. “You can’t have a drink until you’re 21, but you can have a sex change when you’re 13 or 14?” (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Trump vs. DeSantis: Florida pastors mull conservative issues

By Giovanna Dell'Orto - Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves to the crowd as he attends an event Friday, March 10, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ron Johnson) ** FILE **

White House hits back on DeSantis’ war on woke: ‘Just hate’

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions from reporters after his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives on March 7, 2023, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. DeSantis will be in Iowa on March 10 to introduce himself to an expectant audience of Republicans, making a long-awaited visit ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis makes long-anticipated 1st Iowa trip ahead of 2024

By Thomas Beaumont - Associated Press

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media in the Florida Cabinet following his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications forDeSantis. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)

Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the state

By Geoff Mulvihill and Anthony Izaguirre - Associated Press

Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security testifies during House Oversight subcommittee hearing on deportation of critically ill children on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Former Trump official breaks ranks, launches PAC pushing DeSantis 2024 bid

By Brian Slodysko - Associated Press

A sign near the entrance of the Reedy Creek Improvement District administration building is seen Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Disney’s government in Florida was the envy of any private business, giving it unprecedented powers in deciding what and how to build at Walt Disney World. Those days are numbered as a new bill released in early February 2023 puts the entertainment giant’s district firmly in the control of Florida’s governor and legislative leaders. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Disney World board picked by DeSantis hints future actions

By Mike Schneider - Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media in the Florida Cabinet following his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

With Ukraine, moment of truth has arrived for DeSantis

By James Roberts

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis sits with his family before addressing supporters at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., Sunday, March 5, 2023. DeSantis has quietly begun to expand his political coalition on his terms just as he releases a book, "The Courage to be Free," which comes out Tuesday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

DeSantis argues U.S. should be like Florida ahead of 2024 bid

By Brendan Farrington and Anthony Izaguirre - Associated Press

Images of Fox News personalities, from left, Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Maria Bartiromo, Stuart Varney, Neil Cavuto and Charles Payne appear outside News Corporation headquarters in New York on July 31, 2021. In defending itself against a massive defamation lawsuit over how Fox covered false claims surrounding the 2020 presidential election, the network is relying on a 1964 Supreme Court ruling that makes it difficult to successfully sue media organizations for libel. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Fox libel defense at odds with top GOP presidential foes

By David Bauder - Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks as he announces a proposal for Digital Bill of Rights, Feb. 15, 2023, at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Fla. DeSantis’ office has asked for records from a state attorney regarding a suspect in the fatal shootings on Feb. 22, 2023, of a TV reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a woman. The request is leading to speculation that he is poised to remove a second Florida prosecutor. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Florida prosecutor faces scrutiny after TV crew attack

By Mike Schneider and Anthony Izaguirre - Associated Press