"DeSantis Caught in the Middle of Trump-Bannon-Gaetz Feud"

Steve Bannon, former adviser to Donald Trump, has called Florida Governor Ron DeSantis "controlled opposition" amid speculation that he could challenge Trump for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Bannon's comments mark a shift in tone from his previous praise of DeSantis. The feud between DeSantis and Trump has shaped the 2024 primary discourse, with many high-profile conservatives staking out their stance on which Republican they plan to back. Despite polls showing DeSantis as the Republican with the greatest chance of defeating Trump in the presidential primary, Trump is still viewed as the favorite to snag the nomination.