DeSantis Defends Trump’s Record on Russia, Rejects Putin ‘Lackey’ Attacks

Florida Governor-elect Ron DeSantis (R) sits next to President Donald Trump during a meeting with Governors elects in the Cabinet Room at the White House on Dec. 13, 2018. Mark Wilson/Getty Images

Republican Florida governor and 2024 Republican presidential nominee Ron DeSantis defended former President Donald Trump against allegations he is serving the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“The idea that Trump is some type of lackey for Putin—that’s just false,” Mr. DeSantis said in an interview with Fox News on Sunday.