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FILE - Former President Donald Trump walks from the stage after announcing a third run for president at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Trump rings in 2023 facing headwinds in his White House run

By Jill Colvin - Associated Press

Overhyped DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas on Nov. 19, 2022, (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

DeSantis coalition emerges for a run against Trump

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Ron DeSantis, who shares a name with Florida's governor, poses for a portrait at his Tampa, Fla., home on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. (Ivy Ceballo/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

The other Ron DeSantis: Sharing name with Florida’s governor

By Kirby Wilson and Tampa Bay Times - Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump announces a third run for president as he speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. Jurors in the Trump Organization’s criminal tax fraud deliberated for a second day Tuesday, Dec. 6, weighing charges that Trump’s company helped executives dodge personal income taxes on perks such as Manhattan apartments and luxury cars. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Trump lashes out over polls showing him trailing in GOP matchup with Gov. DeSantis

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Former President Donald Trump announces a third run for president as he speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) ** FILE **

GOP support for Trump slipping alongside legal peril, other woes: Poll

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign rally, Nov. 7, 2022, in Hialeah, Fla. The long-rumored memoir by Gov. DeSantis is coming out next year. The HarperCollins imprint Broadside will release “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival” on Feb. 28. The announcement, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 comes in the wake of DeSantis’ decisive reelection victory and will likely add to speculation that he plans a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

DeSantis announces grand jury probe of COVID-19 shots

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign rally, Nov. 7, 2022, in Hialeah, Fla. The long-rumored memoir by Gov. DeSantis is coming out next year. The HarperCollins imprint Broadside will release “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival” on Feb. 28. The announcement, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 comes in the wake of DeSantis’ decisive reelection victory and will likely add to speculation that he plans a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Groups sue Florida officials over migrant relocation program

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FILE - Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Bob Chapek poses with Minnie Mouse during a ceremony at the Hong Kong Disneyland, as they celebrate the Hong Kong Disneyland's 10th anniversary on Sept. 11, 2015. The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, that former CEO Bob Iger will return to head the company for two years in a move that stunned the entertainment industry. Disney said in a statement that Chapek, who succeeded Iger in 2020, had stepped down from the position. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

DeSantis is right: Disney brought its problems on itself

By Billy Hallowell

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the Parental Rights in Education bill at Classical Preparatory school, on March 28, 2022, in Shady Hills, Fla. The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, that former CEO Bob Iger will return to head the company for two years in a move that stunned the entertainment industry. Disney said in a statement that Bob Chapek, who succeeded Iger in 2020, had stepped down from the position. Chapek faced blowback early this year for not using Disney's vast influence in Florida to quash the Republican bill that would prevent teachers from instructing early grades on LGBTQ issues. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)

DeSantis says Disney ‘brought this on themselves’ after CEO Iger seeks to turn down heat

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas on Nov. 19, 2022, (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

DeSantis pumps up national image, readies book launch amid mounting expectations for White House run

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Andrew Warren speaks to the media outside the federal courthouse following a hearing on Sept. 19, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Warren, who was suspended by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, opened his federal trial against the governor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, with testimony that alleged his removal was based on his personal political positions on abortion and transgender rights. (Chasity Maynard/Tallahassee Democrat via AP, File)

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis testifies as lawsuit begins: ‘It is important for me to speak out’

By Anthony Izaguirre - Associated Press

Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis takes to the stage to debate his Democratic opponent Charlie Crist in Fort Pierce, Fla., on Oct. 24, 2022. Both DeSantis a Republican and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat said their reelection victories were in part because of their commitment to freedom. But the governors have vastly different definitions of what freedom means. (Crystal Vander Weit/TCPalm.com via AP, Pool) **FILE**

Judge blocks DeSantis law on barring ‘woke’ education

By Anthony Izaguirre - Associated Press

Illustration on the importance of the DeSantis victory in Florida by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Why DeSantis’ win in Miami-Dade County matters

By Brandon J. Weichert

Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis takes to the stage to debate his Democratic opponent Charlie Crist in Fort Pierce, Fla., on Oct. 24, 2022. Both DeSantis a Republican and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat said their reelection victories were in part because of their commitment to freedom. But the governors have vastly different definitions of what freedom means. (Crystal Vander Weit/TCPalm.com via AP, Pool) **FILE**

DeSantis for President PAC in the works after blowout Florida victory

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times

Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis takes to the stage to debate his Democratic opponent Charlie Crist in Fort Pierce, Fla., on Oct. 24, 2022. Both DeSantis a Republican and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat said their reelection victories were in part because of their commitment to freedom. But the governors have vastly different definitions of what freedom means. (Crystal Vander Weit/TCPalm.com via AP, Pool) **FILE**

Why DeSantis’ brash and bold blueprint spells trouble for Trump

By Billy Hallowell

Former President Donald Trump, accompanied by former first lady Melania Trump, speaks to members of the media outside Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center after voting on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Donald Trump is still the MAGA guy America needs

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Incumbent Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to supporters at an election night party after winning his race for reelection in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Abandon ship? Trump media allies warn him, supporters to back off attacks on rising star DeSantis

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Former President Donald Trump arrives at an election party to speak to members of the media at Mar-a-lago on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Seething Trump slams DeSantis as ‘average’ governor unworthy of media praise

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Illustration on implications of election results in Florida by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Red Dawn: The Sunshine State goes Republican

By Jeffrey Scott Shapiro