Associated Press
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for former President Donald Trump in the coming weeks, putting into action the commitment he made at a meeting with Trump last month to help his former rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the details have not been finalized and plans could still shift in the weeks ahead. Still, DeSantis is making calls to donors while his finance team works quickly to put together a schedule that would include stops in Florida and Texas, the people said.
DeSantis is taking concrete steps toward a political reconciliation with Trump, who for months taunted his GOP opponent as “DeSanctimonious” as the Florida Governor argued Trump’s time had come and gone. The developments also show DeSantis’ effort to offer among his most prized assets — his prolific fundraising network — in a gesture that could pay dividends if he runs for President again in 2028, when Trump would be ineligible to run if he wins this November due to constitutional term limits.
“He’s shown his commitment to the President and that’s why I say we’ll follow his lead, and why I think donors will follow his lead,” said Roy Bailey, a Dallas investor who was a co-chairman of DeSantis’ national finance committee during his presidential campaign, but was not among those to confirm the planning. “We will be focused on past DeSantis donors who have yet to donate to President Trump. We’re going to try to mine those donors for him. That will create a lot of value.”
DeSantis, viewed after his dominant reelection in 2022 as a potentially viable Trump rival, raised more than $183 million toward his ultimately unsuccessful Republican presidential primary campaign. The vast majority, more than $145 million, was raised for the super PAC Never Back Down, which could take unlimited sums. DeSantis also raised more than $200 million toward his 2022 Florida campaign.
“We are actively working on plans to fundraise in support of President Trump, as well as other Republicans up and down the ballot,” DeSantis spokesperson Taryn Fenske said in a text message to The Associated Press.
___
Republished with permission of The Associated Press.
12 comments
Dont Say FLA
May 14, 2024 at 8:23 am
The Donaldzzzzzzzz would appreciate donations of Otisville concessions credits
Karen B
May 14, 2024 at 12:04 pm
My friend earn 100$ per hour in his online working. This is a vast network and there are many vacancies. So if you interested then get more details here
Begin here>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Payathome9.Com
Ron Forrest Ron
May 14, 2024 at 8:42 am
Maybe Casey’s funds redistribution (laundering?) company can play a shell (company?) game and redistribute some state government money for Trump’s snacky cakes and cigarettes
PeterH
May 14, 2024 at 11:42 am
Despicable but expected! Next Trump will be marketing gold threaded knee pads!
Michael K
May 14, 2024 at 11:42 am
Today’s GOP: Fall in line behind the Don, or else…
Trump has been convicted of fraud (twice), settled a fraud case (Trump University), convicted of sexual assault in a civil trial, twice convicted of defamation, is on trial for multiple felonies, has three criminal trials pending, including an attempt to steal the 2020 election. Yet, he is leading in polls. Apparently, half of America prefers someone who runs a mob syndicate. Decency and sanity has left the Republican party. My father says,he did not leave the Republican Party – the Republican party left him.
Tom
May 14, 2024 at 2:06 pm
The Pied Piper of Mar-a-largo strikes again with all the rodents falling in behind him.
rick whitaker
May 14, 2024 at 7:42 pm
TOM, IT’S THE SMELL OF MONEY, IT DRAWS RATS.
Joe
May 15, 2024 at 10:33 am
As expected from a historic loser who’s really just a RepubliQan toadie at heart.
Pastor Pasta
May 15, 2024 at 12:43 pm
Beta cuck Ron kissing Von Shitzinpantz’s O-ring yet again. Pathetic.
JD
May 15, 2024 at 2:39 pm
The GOP are the new mafia. F@cking throw them all in jail.
rick whitaker
May 15, 2024 at 3:48 pm
JD, couldn’t happen soon enough for me. the gop crooks sure do know how to game the system, all systems.
Like a bitch
May 16, 2024 at 2:47 pm
Like a bitch
Comments are closed.