Key takeaways:
- DeSantis said he plans to participate in the first GOP presidential debate in August, regardless of whether or not Trump attends.
- The Republican National Committee has imposed requirements around polling, contributions and signing a loyalty pledge to support the eventual GOP nominee.
- DeSantis’ comments suggest that he is preparing for a potential campaign, regardless of the former president’s decision.
Former President Donald Trump’s potential 2024 presidential campaign has been a topic of speculation for months, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the latest to weigh in. In an interview with Fox News on Thursday, DeSantis said he plans to participate in the first GOP presidential debate in August, regardless of whether or not Trump attends.
When asked why his poll numbers have not reflected his success in Florida, DeSantis blamed the media and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He claimed that the media is targeting him and that López Obrador is attacking him because he is “strong on the border.”
The Republican National Committee has imposed requirements around polling, contributions and signing a loyalty pledge to support the eventual GOP nominee that may be difficult for some of the lower-tier candidates to meet. It is unclear who will be at the first debate, as the field of potential candidates is still in flux.
DeSantis said he looks forward to introducing his candidacy and vision to a wide audience. He also said that the media is an important part of the process and that he is confident in his ability to connect with voters.
The big question remains as to whether Trump will run for president in 2024. DeSantis’ comments suggest that he is preparing for a potential campaign, regardless of the former president’s decision. It remains to be seen who will be at the first debate and how the field of potential candidates will shape up.
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