Former President Donald Trump has called for Republicans to change their thinking on early and mail-in voting, as well as to protect Social Security and Medicare, in order to prevent losses in future elections. His comments come after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently retreated from past votes and comments in favor of raising the retirement age and privatizing Social Security and Medicare, and were met with cheers from the audience. It remains to be seen whether Trump’s call will be heeded.
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Nikki Haley, former South Carolina governor, has urged potential Republican presidential candidates to make up their minds quickly when it comes to running for the White House in 2024. She currently leads the polls for the nomination with an average of 44%, and her message of decisiveness is sure to resonate with many potential candidates. Former President Donald Trump is set to address the Club for Growth donor retreat in Palm Beach, Florida, this Saturday, while other potential contenders such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence have already spoken at the retreat.
Former President Donald Trump held a meeting with Nevada State GOP officials at his Mar-a-Lago club on Thursday, discussing political strategy and campaigning in the battleground state. At the same time, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a closed-door speech to donors, accusing fellow GOP leaders of sitting back in the cultural fights. The Trump campaign is actively engaging with state and local party leaders to ensure they have a strong presence in the early primary states for the 2024 election cycle.
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is being asked to attend a fundraising event in a mid-size city, with organizers setting a goal of collecting $1 million. Former President Donald Trump has mentioned DeSantis in the past, and the event is part of a larger effort to raise money for a possible 2024 presidential run. It is unclear if DeSantis will attend, but the goal of raising $1 million is a clear indication of the importance of the event.
The Republican Party is facing a divide as it prepares for the 2024 presidential nomination process, with former President Donald Trump headlining the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis skipping the event for the Club for Growth's private donor retreat. Adding to the turmoil is a lawsuit filed against Matt Schlapp, chair of the American Conservative Union, which organizes the CPAC. These events will likely provide further insight into the party's future.
Florida lawmakers are introducing a bill, S.B. 1248, that would require the state's Division of Elections to cancel the filings of any political party that has previously advocated for or been in support of slavery or involuntary servitude. The bill would also change the voter registration of those affected to “no party affiliation” and provide procedures for them to update their affiliation. The bill is part of a larger effort by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis to score headlines ahead of a potential 2024 presidential campaign launch and has been met with criticism from some who argue that it is an attempt to suppress the votes of certain groups. The bill is currently being considered by the state legislature and is expected to be voted on in the coming weeks.
Rupert Murdoch, chairman of Fox Corp., acknowledged in a recently unsealed deposition that some Fox News commentators endorsed false allegations of election fraud by former President Donald Trump and his allies. This is part of a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against the cable news giant by Dominion Voting Systems. Former President Donald Trump has recently renewed his attacks on Fox News, accusing the network of downplaying his popularity over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). The lawsuit against Fox News is ongoing and Murdoch has yet to comment on the matter.
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has signed a bill into law that strips Walt Disney World of its self-governing status and requires DeSantis to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services provided in the theme park properties. The bill is seen as a way for DeSantis to gain political leverage and to punish Disney for its opposition to his “Don’t Say Gay” law, as well as to gain favor among conservative voters as he prepares for a potential presidential run.