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December 2, 2023, 7:26 AM
Trump and DeSantis will hold dueling campaign events in Iowa with the caucuses just six weeks away
Ron DeSantis plans to complete his campaign promise to visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties, a timeworn tactic for presidential candidates hoping to make their mark in the leadoff state
December 2, 2023, 7:26 AM
December 1, 2023, 9:36 PM
7 takeaways from Ron DeSantis' debate with Gavin Newsom
Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom debated on Fox News on Thursday night -- clashing over abortion, crime, immigration, the economy and more
December 1, 2023, 9:36 PM
December 1, 2023, 8:17 PM
Ron DeSantis faces off against Gavin Newsom in debate
The Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful took to the stage against the California governor in a 90-minute debate billed as a clash of "red vs. blue state."
December 1, 2023, 8:17 PM
December 1, 2023, 2:06 PM
Deep divide on display in DeSantis-Newsom debate: ANALYSIS
They showed starkly different Republican and Democratic visions of leadership.
December 1, 2023, 2:06 PM
December 1, 2023, 12:46 PM
DeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk some policy in a faceoff between two White House aspirants
In an alternate reality, the prime-time showdown between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis could have been a preview of a 2024 general election debate
December 1, 2023, 12:46 PM
December 1, 2023, 12:14 PM
DeSantis and Newsom will debate, with Sean Hannity moderating
Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom will debate one another on Thursday night on Fox News, with Sean Hannity moderating
December 1, 2023, 12:14 PM
November 27, 2023, 4:36 PM
DeSantis courts donors for new political group after tensions flared among allies
Ron DeSantis will meet this week with high-dollar Republicans to try to cement their support for the newest organization supporting his presidential bid
November 27, 2023, 4:36 PM
November 23, 2023, 10:16 AM
Republican candidates push to topple Trump in Iowa in final weeks before caucus
Republican presidential candidates are focusing on their Iowa ground game with weeks to go until Jan. 15 caucus
November 23, 2023, 10:16 AM
November 19, 2023, 5:50 PM
DeSantis won't condemn Musk for endorsing an antisemitic post. 'I did not see the comment,' he says
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is refusing to condemn Elon Musk’s post endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory
November 19, 2023, 5:50 PM
November 17, 2023, 1:58 PM
Ron DeSantis picks up 10 South Carolina endorsements from former backers of Tim Scott's campaign
Ron DeSantis has picked up 10 endorsements in South Carolina from former backers of Sen. Tim Scott’s presidential campaign
November 17, 2023, 1:58 PM
November 8, 2023, 6:01 PM
Ron DeSantis’ 2024 campaign manager speaks ahead of debate
Ron DeSantis is set to go head-to-head against Nikki Haley in Wednesday's debate, with polls showing the two vying for second in the Iowa caucuses behind former President Donald Trump.
November 8, 2023, 6:01 PM
November 7, 2023, 2:04 PM
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorses DeSantis, giving him a needed boost
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Ron DeSantis Monday night at a rally in downtown Des Moines.
November 7, 2023, 2:04 PM
November 7, 2023, 11:17 AM
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorses DeSantis, giving him a needed boost
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Ron DeSantis Monday night at a rally in downtown Des Moines.
November 7, 2023, 11:17 AM
1 month ago
DeSantis and Trump's turf war over Florida reaches new heights ahead of 3rd GOP debate
The turf war between Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, who both live in Florida, adds pressure to show who has a stronger grip on the state.
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Who is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis?
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis about what drives him, and what he believes his biggest strength and weakness is as he vies to become president.
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Trump tries to taunt DeSantis with the 'kiss of death,' and more campaign takeaways
Trump and DeSantis traded memes while Tim Scott made an unusual warning about Chinese students in the U.S. and Biden seized on an anti-abortion ruling in Georgia
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As Haley and DeSantis spar over Israel and Gaza refugees, looking back at her record on world stage
While Nikki Haley was the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. in the Trump administration, she became a vocal defender of Israel
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DeSantis touts role in organizing flights out of Israel, but some details are murky
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a push to arrange Israel evacuation flights part of his presidential campaign pitch
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DeSantis and Scott sound off on Israel, and more campaign trail tidbits
Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott sounded off further on the Israel-Hamas war as Biden traveled to Israel to support the U.S. ally
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Nikki Haley nabs fundraiser from GOP donor who previously supported DeSantis: Sources
Keith Rabois, a top GOP donor who recently called himself a "significant supporter" of Ron DeSantis, is now expected to host a fundraiser for Nikki Haley, sources say.
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1st planes transporting Floridians back home left Israel: DeSantis
“We already have planes that have left Israel airspace and are on its way to Florida,” the Governor said to reporters on Saturday in Iowa.
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GOP megadonors tell DeSantis and Haley: Pitch us on how you can beat Trump
GOP donors are asking representatives from Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley's campaigns to Texas to pitch why their the best alternative to Trump
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Trump, DeSantis and others balk at future Republican debates, with competing calls to change or cancel them
The RNC is facing a series of tests of its ability to wrangle Trump, DeSantis, Ramaswamy and other 2024 candidates into complying with Republican debate rules
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A closer look at DeSantis' record on fracking: Florida voters banned it as he took office
Nikki Haley accused Ron DeSantis at the Republican primary debate on Wednesday of banning hydraulic fracking in Florida -- a misleading claim
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DeSantis commits to a 15-week national abortion ban for the first time
Gov. Ron DeSantis says for the first time he would support a 15-week national abortion ban.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign spokesperson on expectations at the next GOP debate
Florida's Governor along with seven republican candidates for president will have the spotlight on their campaigns at the second Republican presidential debate.
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Calls mount for DeSantis to visit New Hampshire more amid wavering support
With support plummeting in the critical early state of New Hampshire, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signals his intent to visit the state more.
2 months ago
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DeSantis to debate Newsom
The Florida and California governors have agreed to debate each other one-on-one, fueling speculation over Newsom's ambitions. ABC's Lionel Moise reports.
2 months ago
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DeSantis and Newsom to debate in Georgia, discussing 'everyday issues'
Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom will debate each other on Fox News on Nov. 30 in Georgia; Sean Hannity will moderate
2 months ago
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DeSantis talks Trump, Black history, Disney, state of GOP primary and more
DeSantis sought to contrast himself with Trump while defending against criticism of his campaign and speaking about his plan for the southern border and other issues
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DeSantis says Trump could've 'come out more forcefully' during Jan. 6
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday tried to walk a fine line when asked about former President Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6 after Trump was sent a target letter
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DeSantis rolls out energy policy, contends climate change is invoked to create 'fear'
Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy plan on Wednesday in Texas, focusing on American "dominance" and undoing the energy and climate policies of President Joe Biden
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DeSantis talks Trump, trans issues and 'what wokeness is'
Ron DeSantis sat down Tuesday with CNN's Jake Tapper for an interview -- and even just by sitting across from Tapper, DeSantis entered unfamiliar territory
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Trump and DeSantis are 'wrong' on Ukraine policy, 2024 GOP hopeful Will Hurd says
Presidential candidate Will Hurd on Sunday said he stood out from Trump and DeSantis in the Republican primary field because of his views on foreign policy and Ukraine
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Florida court hearing spotlights DeSantis' dance on abortion: ANALYSIS
A Florida Supreme Court hearing on the state's 15-week abortion ban is tied to Gov. Ron DeSantis' record on the issue
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Ron DeSantis opens up about his agenda, presidential ambitions
ABC News' Linsey Davis sits down with the Florida governor and presidential candidate about his stance on abortion rights and on the current GOP front-runner former president Donald Trump.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis calls Trump's abortion comment a ‘mistake’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke exclusively with Gov. Ron DeSantis about Florida’s six-week abortion ban, addressing cartels and migrant arrivals at the border and his legal fight with Disney.
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DeSantis calls out Trump's abortion comment as 'mistake': 'He's a different candidate' than in 2016
DeSantis criticized Trump for calling Florida's six-week abortion ban "terrible," with DeSantis accusing his 2024 rival of being "a different candidate" than 2016
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Gov. Ron DeSantis: Not ‘business as usual when I become president’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke exclusively with Gov. Ron DeSantis about his approach to Washington, his stance on COVID boosters and his handling of the pandemic and the next GOP debate.
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DeSantis calls out Trump’s comments on 6-week abortion ban
ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis sat down with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss the state's six-week abortion ban and former President Donald Trump’s remarks.
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DeSantis hits Donald Trump for ‘big mistake’ on abortion
ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis sat down for an exclusive interview with Florida governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.
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Ron DeSantis explains how, as president, he would try to lower gas to $2/gallon
The solution is "energy dominance using the resources we have," the Florida governor and Republican candidate said.
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GOP contenders collide in Washington, DeSantis shrugs at the polls and more trail takeaways
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former President Donald Trump will speak at the Pray Vote Stand Summit.
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DeSantis' administration advises against updated COVID shots for people under 65
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is advising against the use of the new COVID-19 booster for people under the age of 65, even as infections tick upward in the U.S.
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DeSantis, visiting with 9/11 families, calls for 'transparency and accountability'
Ron DeSantis attended a 9/11 commemoration ceremony at ground zero in New York City on Monday, appearing with more than a dozen people who lost family on Sep. 11
3 months ago
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Biden says 'I don't know' what happened with DeSantis meeting as he surveys Hurricane Idalia damage
President Joe Biden says he doesn't know what happened to plans for a meeting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as he surveys Hurricane Idalia damage in Florida.
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Gov. DeSantis gives update on Idalia
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provides an update on Hurricane Idalia and the state's plans for recovery.
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DeSantis' campaign says it raised more than $1 million in 24 hours after GOP debate
Less than 24 hours following the first GOP presidential primary debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised just over $1 million, according to his campaign.
3 months ago
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' chief of staff on GOP debate expectations
ABC News' Rachel Scott talks to Ron DeSantis' chief of staff James Uthmeier on what will be key for his boss to break through at the first GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee.
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Suarez criticizes DeSantis' handling of slavery curriculum, addresses Trump indictments
Francis Suarez's differences with Ron DeSantis include the governor's handling of state standards on teaching Black history and what critics call the "Don't Say Gay" law
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