Trump Escalates Attacks , on Potential 2024 Opponent , Ron DeSantis.
NBC News reports that in anticipation of DeSantis announcing his presidential candidacy.
Trump has increased his public condemnation of the Florida governor.
On Truth Social, Trump referred to DeSantis as a "RINO GLOBALIST," meaning "Republican in name only.".
He also reposted someone else's unfounded claims that DeSantis may have been inappropriate with female students when he was a high school teacher.
He also reposted someone else's unfounded claims that DeSantis may have been inappropriate with female students when he was a high school teacher.
Trump endorsed DeSantis in 2018 for the governorship, but now views his former ally as disloyal.
A reporter spoke with DeSantis on Feb.
8 and began to reference Trump's attacks, but DeSantis cut him off.
I get that you guys want the controversy.
I spend my time delivering results for the people of Florida, and fighting against [President] Joe Biden, Ron DeSantis, at a news conference on Feb.
8, as reported by NBC News.
I don’t spend my time trying to smear other Republicans, Ron DeSantis, at a news conference on Feb.
8, as reported by NBC News.
Several national polls show DeSantis as a viable contender for the 2024 GOP nomination.
The governor will reportedly decide on his candidacy after the end of Florida's legislative session later this year.
Former South Carolina Gov.
Nikki Haley is expected to launch her campaign for the Republican nomination next week.
NBC News reports that Sen.
Tim Scott and New Hampshire Gov.
Chris Sununu are also considering running.
NBC News reports that Sen.
Tim Scott and New Hampshire Gov.
Chris Sununu are also considering running
