Trump-DeSantis Rivalry Grows

November 4, 2023 5:06 am

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump wants not only to beat Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the Republican nomination, but to embarrass him in their shared home state. Trump recently earned the endorsement of Sen. Rick Scott of Florida and a state lawmaker who has been a longtime ally of DeSantis. More endorsements are expected in the coming days. Trump and DeSantis will be among the GOP hopefuls speaking Saturday at the Florida Freedom Summit. DeSantis is still a powerful governor who enacted policies long sought by conservatives. But he’s well behind Trump in the 2024 race. Their rivalry in recent days has turned more personal and crude.