"DeSantis' leaked debate prep recordings reveal attempts to navigate Trump's influence"

Recordings obtained by ABC News reveal how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis grappled with not alienating Donald Trump's base during his 2018 run for governor. DeSantis suggested he would frame disagreements with Trump in a way that would not "piss off all his voters" and would "do what I think is right" while supporting Trump's agenda. The tapes provide insight into how DeSantis may balance appealing to Trump's base while carving out his own lane as a candidate in the 2024 Republican primary. DeSantis' team has already begun debate prep for the upcoming GOP primary, according to sources.