Ron DeSantis Jumps Into Governor’s Race

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U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, will be officially announcing his bid for Florida Governor on Friday. This comes on the heels of an endorsement for the run from none-other than President Donald Trump himself.

Just before Christmas, DeSantis got the best holiday present from the President when he tweeted out his support for DeSantis to 41 million followers.

“Congressman Ron DeSantis is a brilliant young leader, Yale and Harvard Law, who would make a GREAT Governor of Florida,” Trump tweeted. “He loves our Country and is a true FIGHTER.”

In the weeks before and since Trump’s endorsement, the congressman has been hard at work setting up PACs and tapping into his fresh statewide network. Now, he is seizing the opportunity to jump into the spotlight.

“I’m excited about taking this first step towards a campaign for governor,” DeSantis told POLITICO. “As a former prosecutor, Iraq veteran and conservative leader who’s endorsed by President Trump, I’ve got the experience needed to win this race and build on Gov. [Rick] Scott’s strong legacy.”