DeSantis alters Twitter name, hints at political future.

Is Ron DeSantis Hinting at a Presidential Run?

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a subtle but notable change to his Twitter account, dropping the Florida abbreviation from his handle. For years, the 44-year-old has been reached by the account handle “@RonDeSantisFL” on his personal account. However, according to The Hill, DeSantis changed the account to “@RonDeSantis” this week. Additionally, the official “@TeamRonDeSantis” account has also dropped the FL abbreviation from its handle.

The change in both accounts was noted just before it was announced by NBC News that the governor will announce he will join the 2024 GOP primary on Wednesday evening during a Twitter Spaces chat with Elon Musk.

Could DeSantis Be the Next President?

DeSantis has been wildly successful as a congressman and as Florida’s chief executive. He won his 2018 gubernatorial bid by a razor-thin margin against Democrat Andrew Gillum but defeated Democrat Charlie Crist last November by almost 20 points. Although he has not entered the race, polls have consistently shown him as popular among potential primary voters.

Former President Donald Trump currently leads the rest of the pack of both declared and undeclared candidates by a wide margin, according to the Real Clear Politics average. Tuesday, the average showed Trump leading DeSantis 56.3 percent to 19.4 percent. Former Vice President Mike Pence comes in a distant third with 5.6 percent support. DeSantis closes the gap a bit more in Iowa where he trails by 11.5 points in the average.

That could change when or if DeSantis makes his announcement on Wednesday. If he is successful in both a primary and a general election, DeSantis will be only 46 years old at the time of the inauguration in January 2025.

Why DeSantis Could Be a Strong Contender

DeSantis could change the race with name recognition, a conservative record to run on, and the biggest financial war chest among all candidates. If his Twitter account is any indication, he is primed to separate himself from Florida and run a national campaign to seek the Republican Party’s nomination.

What’s Next for DeSantis?

The governor will lay out his campaign during the chat with Elon Musk and will then quickly release a campaign video. He also reportedly has plans to begin courting voters in crucial early primary states just after Memorial Day next week. However, DeSantis has not yet confirmed the report.

Stay tuned to see if DeSantis will officially enter the race and become a top contender for the Republican nomination.

• Will DeSantis be the next President of the United States?
• Can he beat out Donald Trump for the Republican nomination?
• What will his campaign platform look like?

These are just a few of the questions that will be answered in the coming months as the 2024 presidential race heats up.

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