- Donald Trump has not spoken to Ron DeSantis in several months. The Washington Post reported.
- Trump supported DeSantis in his 2018 gubernatorial race, but he has not campaigned this year for him.
- Trump now calls DeSantis “ungrateful” in private. He told advisers, “I made him.” WaPo reported.
Although former President Donald Trump vigorously supported Florida Governor. In 2018, Ron DeSantis and his former allies became distant, with rumors that they will soon launch rival campaigns for the 2024 presidential elections.
Sources familiar with the interactions between the two said so. The Washington PostThe two haven’t spoken in months despite Trump having said DeSantis had once been his. Would make a great Vice PresidentHe could change his ticket in 2024.
Trump is now referring to the man he used to call his “great friend” and calling the Florida governor “ungrateful for his endorsement.” The Washington Post reported.
“I made him,” The Washington Post reportedTrump spoke to his aides as he analyzed DeSantis’ public appearances and polling results.
Although neither has yet officially announced a run for the presidency in 2024, both politicians are widely thought to be frontrunners in this race. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will be leading the charge. Predicted to feature a “crowded primary”.
“I don’t understand what happened here.” The Washington Post reportedTrump expressed concern about DeSantis’ declining support. “I don’t understand why he doesn’t appreciate me more.”
Trump is Similar comments made beforeDeSantis’ “dull personality” was criticized by a friend.
DeSantis responded by taking steps to Differentiate himself from the former presidentWhile he didn’t criticize Trump explicitly, he was on the campaign trail. His recent decision to Fly asylum seekers to Martha’s VineyardThe former president was sent into a rage,According to a report by Rolling Stone, spurring political analysts to argue that DeSantis was Trump gets the spotlightThey will be able to further their rivalry.
It appears that the strategy is working: DeSantis out-funded the former president in this year’s $43 million. OpenSecrets has collected data. According to polls, the governor also has a distinct advantage over the former PresidentA hypothetical primary match-up for 2024.
Insider reached out to Trump and DeSantis representatives but they did not respond immediately.
