Ron vs Don: The Republican battle for 2024 has already begun

Donald Trump is lashing out at the popular Florida governor as calls rise among party members for a new leader

Former US president Donald Trump helped propel Mr Ron DeSantis’ political career, but the Florida governor is now shaping up to be Mr Trump’s chief rival. PHOTO: REUTERS
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After storming to re-election as Florida governor last Tuesday night, Mr Ron DeSantis gave his supporters in Tampa an unmistakable hint about a run for the White House.

“We’ve got so much more to do,” he said, with a giant US flag towering behind him and his wife Casey. “And I have only begun to fight.”

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