DeSantis' Presidential Bid Complicated by Criticism of Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who recently announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president, is now taking on former President Donald Trump directly. DeSantis is drawing contrasts with Trump on issues such as abortion, immigration, and the economy, and accusing him of "running to the left." However, DeSantis also hewed closely to the Trump line on some issues, such as resolving Russia's war against Ukraine. With DeSantis trailing Trump by 33 points, the governor is staking out harder-line positions on policy issues.