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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. Republican 2024 presidential prospects descend upon Las Vegas this weekend as anxious donors and activists openly consider whether to embrace former President Donald Trump for a third consecutive run for president. Trump will be among the only major Republican prospects not in attendance for the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual leadership meeting. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Trump helps circulate photo accusing DeSantis of drinking with underage girls

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

People visit Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Friday, April 22, 2022. Florida lawmakers are meeting to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district and expand a migrant relocation program. The GOP-controlled Legislature is returning to Tallahassee on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 for a special session that is expected to deliver key conservative priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ahead of his anticipated White House run in 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

DeSantis expected to take control over Disney district governing board

By Anthony Izaguirre - Associated Press

DeSantis eyes 2024 from afar as GOP rivals move toward runs

By Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont and Anthony Izaguirre - Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gestures during a news conference on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Miami, where he spoke of new law enforcement legislation that will be introduced during the upcoming session. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) **FILE**

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes sales-tax exemption for gas stoves

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gestures during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Miami. DeSantis on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, announced plans to block state colleges from having programs on diversity, equity and inclusion, and critical race theory. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

Ron DeSantis to headline Alabama GOP dinner

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

So much winning: DeSantis brushes off Trump’s criticism by pointing to the electoral scoreboard

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gestures during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Miami. DeSantis on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, announced plans to block state colleges from having programs on diversity, equity and inclusion, and critical race theory. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

DeSantis moves to ban critical race theory in state colleges

By Anthony Izaguirre - Associated Press

Governor Ron DeSantis listens to others during a news conference where he spoke of new law enforcement legislation that will be introduced during the upcoming session, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

DeSantis’ bid to root out sexually explicit content in schools attacked as book-banning scheme

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Former President Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-lago on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is set to kick off his 2024 White House bid with visits to a pair of early voting states. The appearances on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, will mark Trump's first campaign events since launching his bid more than two months ago. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Trump says he’s ‘more committed now’ in the first early stops of the 2024 campaign

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition on Nov. 19, 2022, in Las Vegas. A Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis will remain out of office after a federal judge on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, ruled that he does not have the power to reinstate the prosecutor despite the removal violating the First Amendment and Florida Constitution. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

DeSantis calls for change at RNC, boosts Harmeet Dhillon’s insurgent bid against McDaniel

By Kerry Picket and Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the crowd gathered on the beach ramp, Wednesday Jan. 18, 2023 during a presser where he presented Volusia County officials with a multi million dollar check for beach erosion projects. (David Tucker/The Daytona Beach News-Journal via AP)

DeSantis trounces Trump in pro-life straw poll for 2024 presidential race

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition on Nov. 19, 2022, in Las Vegas. A Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis will remain out of office after a federal judge on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, ruled that he does not have the power to reinstate the prosecutor despite the removal violating the First Amendment and Florida Constitution. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

Judge rules for DeSantis in firing of state’s attorney, despite finding governor violated his rights

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Andrew Warren speaks to press outside of the federal courthouse following a hearing on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Warren, a Florida prosecutor suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will remain out of office after a federal judge on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, ruled that he does not have the power to reinstate the prosecutor despite the removal violating the First Amendment and Florida Constitution. (Chasity Maynard/Tallahassee Democrat via AP, File)

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back

By Anthony Izaguirre - Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves after being sworn in for his second term during an inauguration ceremony at the Old Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

DeSantis outperforms Trump in new poll, poses bigger test for Biden in 2024 matchup

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks after being sworn in to begin his second term during an inauguration ceremony outside the Old Capitol on Jan. 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. DeSantis has adopted a more cautious approach as thousands of Cuban migrants flocked to Florida in recent weeks. The governor, who is a top Republican presidential prospect, activated the National Guard late last week. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tested on immigration as he weighs 2024 candidacy

By Steve Peoples, Adriana Gomez Licon and Anthony Izaguirre - Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the crowd after being sworn in to begin his second term during an inauguration ceremony outside the Old Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

DeSantis announces prescription drug legislation

Associated Press

President-elect Donald Trump faces his supporters at a midtown New York City hotel for the first time on election night, Nov. 8, 2016. (AP PHOTO)

Donald Trump picks up some buzz in latest poll

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the crowd after being sworn in to begin his second term during an inauguration ceremony outside the Old Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

DeSantis orders universities to report spending on critical race theory, diversity programs

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Gov. Ron DeSantis and his family wave to the crowd of people who attended his inauguration ceremony on the steps of the historic Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via AP)

DeSantis stakes claim to conservative mantle: ‘Florida is where woke goes to die’

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, waves as he arrives with his wife Casey, right, and their children Mason, Madison, and Mamie before his inauguration ceremony outside the Old Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Applauding at a left is former governor Jeb Bush. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sworn in for second term

By Anthony Izaguirre and Brendan Farrington - Associated Press