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DeSantis denies a Washington Post report that he is planning a 2028 presidential run
November 7, 2026
Fox News reports that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back November 6 at a report that he is preparing another White House bid in 2028, accusing The Washington Post of fabricating claims that he has started reaching out to political consultants about a potential campaign.
Fox News reports that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back November 6 at a report that he is preparing another White House bid in 2028, accusing The Washington Post of fabricating claims that he has started reaching out to political consultants about a potential campaign. According to Fox News, the Post reported Friday, citing three people briefed on his plans, that DeSantis was preparing to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2028. Florida remaining a Republican bastion while other red states were unable to avoid the blue wave could boost DeSantis' standing should he make another run for the White House, Newsweek reports.
Newsweek reports that Florida’s outgoing governor Ron DeSantis has been fiercely criticizing Republicans since the GOP’s shellacking in the midterm elections, raising questions about whether the offensive is the opening gambit of another run for president. The Hill reports that Christie also singled out DeSantis in his Politico interview, accusing him of seeking “a way to be relevant.” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning a run for the Republican 2028 presidential nomination, three people briefed on his plans tell The Washington Post, The Times of Israel reports. According to The Times of Israel, the outlet says the bid comes in the wake of Florida’s survival of the blue wave in the midterms this week.
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Newsweek reports that Florida’s outgoing governor Ron DeSantis has been fiercely criticizing Republicans since the GOP’s shellacking in the midterm elections, raising questions about whether the offensive is the opening gambit of another run for president. The Hill reports that Christie also singled out DeSantis in his Politico interview, accusing him of seeking “a way to be relevant.” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning a run for the Republican 2028 presidential nomination, three people briefed on his plans tell The Washington Post, The Times of Israel reports.
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- Newsweek — As MAGA Falters, Ron DeSantis Steps Out of the Shadows - Newsweek
- Fox News — DeSantis blasts Washington Post over report he's preparing 2028 presidential bid
- The Hill — Chris Christie considers 2028 bid, calls for change after GOP losses
- The Times of Israel — DeSantis said planning run for 2028 GOP presidential nomination | The Times of Israel
- Politico — Heads Will Roll - Politico
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