Trump May Launch 2024 Bid Soon Because DeSantis

Rolling Stone reports:

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.

People who’ve spoken to Trump say that one reason he’s eying the Sunshine State is to assert his dominance over an ascendant DeSantis, who — if they both run in 2024 — would likely be the former president’s most formidable competitor in a primary fight for the GOP nomination. One of the sources said Trump’s motivation is to show the governor “who the boss is” in the modern-day GOP.

Read the full article. Trump is reportedly scouting venues near the Florida governor’s mansion as the location for his announcement.

EXCLUSIVE: Taking aim at DeSantis, a spooked Trump considers launching his 2024 bid in Florida. https://t.co/fpdCOCEB2n

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) June 13, 2022