Best of frenemies: Ron DeSantis stalks Trump with Republican primary tour
by Adam Gabbatt from US news | The Guardian on (#62FC6)
The Florida governor has been dubbed a mini-Trump' and was once boosted by the ex-president but a potential rivalry in 2024 has turned relations sour
As Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, packs his suitcase for a five-day trip to campaign for Trump-endorsed candidates, he might afford himself a dastardly chuckle.
The trek, taking in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Pennsylvania is nominally aimed at boosting Republicans' chances ahead of November's crucial primaries. For DeSantis, however, there is surely a grander design. Each of the rising Republican star's destinations is a swing state, key to winning the 2024 presidential election.
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