Former President Donald Trump praised Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a fundraiser this week after the governor helped Trump win re-election this fall.
The Related Press reported that DeSantis and his aides met this week at a flowery dinner in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the place the governor pressed them on the significance of serving to Trump.
The governor and dozens of allies then held a fundraiser for Trump on Thursday morning, bringing in additional than $3 million for the Tremendous Political Motion Committee for America, in accordance with reviews. Trump referred to as the assembly to thank everybody for his or her efforts after which praised the governor: “Ron, I like that you just’re again.”
A high Trump aide informed the publication that Trump World “is thrilled with the assist we’re getting from Governor DeSantis.”
New polling this month discovered that Republican voters who know they wish to be Trump’s vice-presidential operating mate select DeSantis over the opposite candidates.
The most recent I&I/TIPP ballot indicated that 15% selected DeSantis as their first selection for VP, whereas 14% selected him as their second selection for VP.
DeSantis’ mixed 29% assist within the ballot is greater than double the assist of the following highest candidates, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, who has a mixed 12%, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, additionally at 12%.
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Earlier this month, Trump and DeSantis met in Miami for a personal assembly that was arrange by actual property dealer Steve Wittkoff.
“I’m very happy to have the total and enthusiastic assist of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. We had a fantastic assembly,” Trump posted on social media.
“The dialog is usually about how we will work collectively to make America nice once more,” he continued. “The way forward for Florida was additionally mentioned, which is incredible! I drastically admire Ron’s assist in taking again our nation from the worst president in US historical past. November fifth is a giant day!!!”
The New York Occasions reported that the three males “met alone in a personal room at Shell Bay,” a improvement and golf membership owned by Witkoff.
