"DeSantis' International Trip Fuels Speculation of 2024 Presidential Bid"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's international trade mission to Japan has been criticized for its political overtones, as he takes shots at his usual political targets in the United States, including President Biden and liberal-leaning cities. DeSantis is expected to announce a presidential run soon, and his comments on foreign policy have been polarizing. Despite the adage that “politics stops at the water’s edge,” DeSantis has used his trip to message domestic audiences and boost his foreign policy credentials.