Leaked Recordings Show DeSantis' Concerns About Not Alienating Trump Voters During Debate Prep
Videos obtained by ABC News show that during his 2018 campaign for Florida governor, Ron DeSantis grappled with how to answer questions about disagreements with then-President Donald Trump without "pissing off" his voters. DeSantis strategized on how to embrace Trump and court his voters while maintaining his own political identity. The footage highlights the challenge DeSantis may face if he runs against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Trump and his allies are already treating DeSantis as a candidate, with a Trump-aligned super PAC spending millions on ads attacking him.