Governor Tim Walz, after announcing he won't seek re-election, criticized GOP opponents and vowed to continue fighting against the Trump administration, emphasizing his commitment to safety and legislative priorities, while also addressing issues of election fraud and recent political attacks.
Former President Donald Trump's remarks about potentially abusing power and becoming a dictator on day one have jolted the 2024 campaign and put his GOP rivals in a difficult position. While some Republicans may see it as a jest, others view it as a promise and a sign of a more authoritarian style of governance. Democrats see it as a threat and believe it brings the general election matchup between Trump and President Joe Biden back to familiar territory, focusing on issues like democracy and abortion access. Trump's comments have sparked debate and given his challengers an opportunity to either reject or affirm the presence of authoritarianism within the Republican Party.
A campaign memo from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticizes former President Donald Trump and dismisses other GOP rivals, despite DeSantis trailing Trump in polling and other candidates catching up. The memo highlights Trump's recent controversies and claims that DeSantis is the only candidate who can beat both Biden and Trump. However, DeSantis has consistently trailed Trump in national and state-level polling. The memo does not specify whether DeSantis will directly attack Trump in the upcoming primary debate. Trump's campaign spokesperson called the memo a "desperate cry for help." DeSantis has recently criticized Trump on various issues and expressed disappointment in his decision to skip the debates.