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Scott Olson/Getty Images (SALEX, Iowa) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pitches himself as a “fighter” for conservative values. But as he continues his initial presidential campaign swing through three early nominating states, he’s working to highlight another side — as a dad and husband — as he adjusts to the intimate events often required to persuade […]

Erica Shires/Getty Images (FLORIDA) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday held a “campaign kickoff” outside Des Moines, Iowa, returning to a crucial early nominating state for the first time since announcing he is running for president. DeSantis’ swing through Iowa on Tuesday and Wednesday began Tuesday night with a speech in Clive at the […]

Erica Shires/Getty Images (FLORIDA) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday will hold a “campaign kickoff” outside Des Moines, Iowa, returning to a crucial early nominating state for the first time since announcing he is running for president. DeSantis’ swing through Iowa on Tuesday and Wednesday begins Tuesday night with a speech in Clive at […]

Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — What started as a rocky presidential campaign launch marred with technical issues ended with a massive roll-in of cash for the first 24 hours of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign. DeSantis raised $8.2 million in his first 24 hours as a presidential candidate, according to sources familiar with the […]

Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to forgo a traditional presidential campaign launch and will instead hold his “campaign kickoff” event next week in the key state of Iowa, according to campaign plans exclusively obtained by ABC News. The May 30 kickoff event will begin a four-day swing through 12 […]

Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Ron DeSantis is expected to enter the 2024 Republican presidential primary race on Wednesday — setting the stage for a long awaited and potentially volatile contest between the Florida governor, who is a rising star in his party, and former President Donald Trump, who has so far dominated most polls […]

Patricia Marroquin/Getty Images (FLORIDA) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will launch his 2024 presidential campaign during a social media event with Elon Musk on Wednesday night, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. DeSantis will declare he is seeking the Republican nomination during a live, audio-only Twitter Spaces event at 6 p.m. ET […]

Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected next week to file paperwork with the Federal Election Commission declaring his candidacy for president in 2024, which would formally enter him in the race for the White House, two sources familiar with the plans told ABC News. DeSantis, a Republican, is likely to […]

Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to file papers with the Federal Election Commission declaring his candidacy next week, which would formally enter DeSantis into the 2024 presidential race, two sources familiar with the plans told ABC News. The development would come as top donors gather in Miami next week. […]