"DeSantis' Campaign Finances: Warning Signs, Advisers Depart, and Potential Charges"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, has burned through $7.9 million in campaign funds in his first six weeks, raising concerns about the financial viability of his campaign. While DeSantis raised a total of $20.1 million, the majority came from donors who gave the legal maximum and cannot donate again. Additionally, he has fired a dozen staffers as a cost-cutting measure. DeSantis finished June with $12.2 million in the bank, but $3 million of that can only be used in the general election. Despite having a super PAC that has raised $130 million, sustaining the campaign on smaller donations remains a challenge. Other Republican candidates are also struggling to raise significant funds, with former President Donald Trump leading the pack.