Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to launch his presidential bid with a real splash – with a chat with Twitter CEO Elon Musk! The two men are reportedly close friends and share many of the same political views. DeSantis is set to sit down with Musk tomorrow night, May 24, at 6 PM ET.
DeSantis has been praised for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, which has been one of the most successful states in the country. He is also a strong supporter of limited government and individual liberty.
Musk is a billionaire entrepreneur who is known for his outspokenness and his willingness to challenge the status quo. He is also a strong supporter of free speech and has been critical of Twitter’s moderation policies prior to his purchase of Twitter.
The announcement of DeSantis’ presidential bid is likely to shake up the race for the Republican nomination. DeSantis is seen as a formidable opponent to former President Donald Trump, who is the current frontrunner for the 2024 GOP Nomination, despite his myriad of legal problems.
If DeSantis is able to secure Musk’s endorsement, it would be a major boost to his campaign. Musk is a popular figure among conservatives and his endorsement would likely help DeSantis to attract new donors and supporters.
In addition to his political views, DeSantis and Musk also share a common interest in space exploration. DeSantis has been a vocal supporter of NASA and has pledged to increase funding for the space agency. Musk is the founder of SpaceX, a private space exploration company.
The combination of DeSantis’ political views and Musk’s business ability could make them a formidable team in the 2024 presidential election. If they are able to unite the Republican Party and attract a broad range of voters, they could be a serious threat to Trump’s chances of winning the nomination – and to the Democrats’ chances of winning in November 2024.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will announce he is running for president during a discussion with Twitter CEO Elon Musk, three sources familiar with the plans told NBC News.
Musk and DeSantis will host an event on Twitter Spaces, the site’s platform for audio chats, on Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET. It will be moderated by David Sacks, a tech entrepreneur who is a Musk confidant and DeSantis supporter.
That same evening, the campaign will release a launch video, and DeSantis will begin visiting several early states after Memorial Day. . . . .
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