DeSantis pleads with Florida Congress members to stop endorsing Trump

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DeSantis pleads with Florida Congress members to stop endorsing Trump
The Guardian, Apr 13, 2023

Governor phones representatives, dismayed that four members of delegation have backed former president for 2024 nomination

The soft launch of Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign appears to be stuttering further after a report emerged claiming Florida’s Republican governor was calling members of the state’s congressional delegation to persuade them to stop endorsing Donald Trump.

According to NBC News, DeSantis is irked that he has no endorsements, while the former president has already picked up four from Republican Florida Congress members.

Operatives for DeSantis have been calling others to beg them to back off, the network said, with four of six congressmen and women its journalists spoke to confirming they had received an approach.

Those who have publicly declared their backing for Trump are Matt Gaetz, Ana Paulina Luna and Cory Mills, all vocal supporters, and, surprisingly according to NBC, Byron Donalds, a DeSantis ally.

“There is clearly some angst from the DeSantis camp that so many members of the state’s congressional delegation are throwing their support behind Trump,” a consultant for one of the contacted Congress members told NBC on condition of anonymity.

“Gaetz going with Trump is one thing, but Byron’s endorsement of the former president undoubtedly rattled some cages.”


More:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/13/desantis-florida-stop-endorsing-trump

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"Florida Rep. @ByronDonalds on why he supports Trump 2024" (Video)

https://twitter.com/alexbruesewitz/status/1646324438151974919

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DeSantis struggling on home turf as another Florida congressman, Greg Steube, backs Trump
Herald-Tribune, Apr 17, 2023

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R--Sarasota, announced Monday that he is endorsing former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential contest, becoming the fifth member of Florida's GOP congressional delegation to back Trump and adding to the sense that Gov. Ron DeSantis is struggling to muster support on his home turf.

Steube announced his endorsement in a Newsmax interview.

"I'm happy and honored to endorse Donald J. Trump for president," Steube said, adding: "He's widely supported in my district, widely supported in Florida, and I'm honored to add my endorsement to the long list of endorsements for President Trump."

The congressman subsequently sent a press release declaring "Trump’s first term was full of extraordinary accomplishments."

"Floridians need him back in the White House to finish the job," Steube added. "No one will drain the corrupt swamp like President Trump. He loves our country and is a proven fighter for our Veterans, Second Amendment Rights, and Border Security. Let’s make America strong, safe, and great once again!”

Steube's Trump endorsement comes after he recently was contacted by DeSantis' team. He told the Herald-Tribune that he assumed they wanted to talk about his endorsement, but did not speak with them.


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https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/17/rep-greg-steube-backs-donald-trump-over-ron-desantis-for-president/70124419007/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_HeraldTribune

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"Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) tries to pivot when asked about GOP senators endorsing Trump at a press conference unveiling more actions against Disney:" (Video)

https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1648018311836213254

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Alex Bruesewitz
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BREAKING: @BrianMastFL is endorsing President Trump.

Brian is the 7th Florida member and 3rd in the last 24 hours to do so.

Florida is Trump country!

4:19 PM · Apr 18, 2023

[corbe]

   The squad will hold a Press Conference next week announcing their support for DJT to be the Republican Nominee in 24.

[libertybele]

Alex Bruesewitz
@alexbruesewitz

BREAKING: @BrianMastFL is endorsing President Trump.

Brian is the 7th Florida member and 3rd in the last 24 hours to do so.

Florida is Trump country!

4:19 PM · Apr 18, 2023

Yeppers, Brian Mast received a 'D' from Conservative Review.     So IOW a RINO has jumped in with his support for Trump. 

https://m.facebook.com/BrendonLeslieReporting/videos/us-congressman-brian-mast-is-acting-like-a-rino-hes-pushing-false-talking-points/1161801157576504/

[corbe]

   He'll get a reach around from Trump for that and become Secretary of State in 24 for that strategic endorsement.

[libertybele]

   He'll get a reach around from Trump for that and become Secretary of State in 24 for that strategic endorsement.

Absolutely.  Trump only selects the best.