Trump Campaign Warns State GOPs Against Super PAC Activities, Targeting DeSantis

Donald Trump's campaign has sent a letter to all state Republican parties arguing that they cannot work with a super PAC as if it represents a candidate, specifically targeting the well-funded Never Back Down organization supporting Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign. The letter warns that state parties facilitating illegal coordination between a candidate and a super PAC could face civil or criminal penalties. Trump has been using his influence across state Republican parties to solidify his position as the frontrunner in the GOP primary and has encouraged rules that favor him in the selection of delegations that will decide the GOP nominee.