Mon Mar 13, 2023 – 7:24 pm EDT
(LifeSiteNews) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is making distinct moves toward announcing his much-anticipated run for the presidency in 2024, a new report indicates. The news comes amid growing speculation that the popular Republican is planning to announce his candidacy after Florida’s current legislative session, which is slated to wrap up in May.
Using sources who asked to be anonymous in order to speak about remarks made in private, The Washington Post reported Thursday that DeSantis has already stated that he’s committed to pursuing the White House.
Though he hasn’t yet made any public statements to that effect, “…in recent conversations, DeSantis has described his presidential plans without any caveats that would suggest he’s still deciding, according to the two people familiar with his comments,” The Post reported.
DeSantis has earned strong support among conservatives for his actions and policy positions while governor of Florida. He has gained particular notice for fighting draconian COVID-19 rules, supporting law enforcement against “defund the police” advocates, backing pro-life legislation, and stripping woke ideology from the classroom.
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