"DeSantis Sees Decline in Campaign Donations During Run"

The super PAC supporting Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential bid, Never Back Down, spent over $130 million on various expenses including canvassing, travel, and media consulting, with a significant drop in donor interest as DeSantis' standing in the race declined. DeSantis' own campaign also saw a drop in fundraising, spending $9.3 million while raising $6.7 million, and ultimately ending his campaign after coming in 30 points behind Trump in the Iowa caucuses. The campaign outsourced traditional tasks to Never Back Down, and also revealed significant spending on travel, payroll, and advertising.