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Florida Republicans Show They Like DeSantis—But Love Trump

Former President Donald Trump snags seven more Florida endorsements, including five who switched from Gov. Ron DeSantis; audience boos Trump critics.
Florida Republicans Show They Like DeSantis—But Love Trump
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump looks on during the Florida Freedom Summit at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., on Nov. 4, 2023. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
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T.J. Muscaro
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KISSIMMEE, Fla.–The Florida Freedom Summit presented a chance for the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, to shine. And he did.

Former President Donald Trump still commanded the biggest spotlight among speakers at the state Republican Party’s day-long event on Nov. 4.

Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
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