Dozens of DeSantis campaign staffers fired due to fundraising troubles.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Fires Staffers Amid Concerns Over Fundraising
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has taken decisive action by firing nearly a dozen staffers employed by his 2024 presidential campaign. This move comes as his second quarter fundraising numbers raise concerns about his favorability with voters.
The decision to let go of these staffers follows disappointing results in DeSantis’ efforts to fund a formidable bid against former President Donald Trump (R), according to a new report.
“The governor’s team raised $20 million in the second quarter, despite being just six weeks into his formal candidacy for the GOP nomination prior to the end of the quarter. The DeSantis campaign burned through over $1 million on payroll, associated taxes, insurance, and processing fees for the roughly 90 staffers on his team at the time.”
Of the funds raised, only $3 million was allocated for the 2024 general election, with a mere 15 percent coming from small-dollar donors. This starkly contrasts with Trump’s impressive fundraising track record within the same group, accumulated over his years as an active politician.
Amidst this staffing shake-up, Never Back Down, the super PAC supporting DeSantis, has reported bringing in approximately $130 million since its launch in March to bolster the governor’s bid for the nation’s highest office.
In addition to these recent firings, the DeSantis team has also experienced the departure of two top advisers—senior communications adviser and media director, Dave Abrams, and Tucker Obenshain, who oversaw external affairs.
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