Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantisUS over 5 million coronavirus cases The Hill’s Campaign Report: US officials say Russia, China are seeking to seize debate in DeSantis elections: It’s safe to push PPE on MORE (R) dismissed speculation that he has set his eyes on a White House run in 2024, while indicating that he intends to run for reelection in Sunshine State.
“Every political thing you hear along those lines – that’s total waste,” DeSantis told Politico, referring to speculation about his White House aspirations. ‘It does not come from me. I just do one day at a time. ‘
The first-term governor added that it was safe to assume he would run for re-election to remain Florida governor.
“I plan that, I have not announced it yet, but I think it is a safe assumption that I will do it,” DeSantis said.
After serving three terms in the House, DeSantis was elected governor in 2018, prompted by a signature from President Trump
Donald John TrumpTeachers Union launches 0K ad purchase and calls for education funding in relief FDA pledges ‘we will not cut corners’ on coronavirus vaccine Let’s protect our values COVID-19 liability MAY. Like the president, however, DeSantis has seen its popularity among Floridians nosedive amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite Florida becoming the epicenter of the virus in the US, DeSantis has refused to issue a statewide mask mandate as other GOP executives have done. He also supported the Trump administration’s pressure to open schools for in-person instruction in the coming weeks.
State health officials on Tuesday reported 5,886 new COVID-19 cases and 276 new deaths. Overall, Florida had 542,792 confirmed cases during the pandemic with 8,553 dead.
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