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.

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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

Senior Reporter

T.J. Muscaro

11/5/2023|Updated: 11/5/2023

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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.

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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]