Taking Aim at DeSantis, Spooked Trump
Considers Launching 2024 Bid in Florida
Posted By: Solid_Oak, 6/13/2022 12:40:32 PM
Donald Trump in recent months has been telling confidants that he may launch his 2024 presidential campaign early — and that he’s considering launching it in Florida to stick it to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trump has kicked around staging a large, flashy launch rally (with fireworks, of course) that would announce his White House bid before the 2022 midterm elections, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
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$35 million for Florida team's training facility 17 replies
$35 million for Florida team's training facility 17 replies
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