DeSantis Responds to Trump's Nicknames and Sharpens Criticism in New Interview.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis downplayed former President Donald Trump's criticisms of him, calling them "background noise" and stating that he does not want to engage in social media fights. DeSantis also emphasized the importance of character in politics, citing George Washington as a role model. He distanced himself from Trump's alleged affair with Stormy Daniels and criticized the Manhattan district attorney leading the investigation into the matter. DeSantis projected confidence in a potential matchup against President Joe Biden in the 2024 election. He has not yet announced his candidacy but is expected to do so in the coming months.