As eyes turn toward 2024, some Florida voters see establishment Republicans trying to get rid of Donald Trump at the expense of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
After a successful reelection bid, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is riding the high peak of a tremendous popularity wave. Some suggest he will use this momentum to launch a 2024 presidential run. Simultaneously, Donald Trump—whose endorsement DeSantis rode to victory over Democratic challenger Andrew Gillum in 2018—is expected to announce his presidential run on Nov. 15. Speculation among some Florida voters is that establishment Republicans are encouraging DeSantis to challenge Trump to get rid of Trump at the expense of DeSantis.
