Trump-endorsed Virginia Congressman supports DeSantis for 2024.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Early Endorsement for 2024 Presidential Bid

Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) Backs DeSantis for President

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has received an early endorsement from Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, even before announcing his White House bid. Good, who is a member of the House Freedom Caucus, believes that DeSantis is the GOP’s best option and would “restore the conservative America-first agenda.”

• Good argues that DeSantis has demonstrated courageous conservative leadership in Florida over the past four years.
• DeSantis has battled against harmful leftist policies and won a 20-point victory in November 2020.
• Good believes that DeSantis gives the GOP the best opportunity to win the White House back in 2024 and restore the conservative America-first agenda.

The endorsement comes amid speculation that DeSantis will announce his presidential bid soon. Good is the fourth member of the House GOP to endorse DeSantis, joining Reps. Chip Roy (R-Texas), Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), and Laurel Lee (R-Fla.).

Democrats Decry Good’s Endorsement

Democrats have criticized Good’s endorsement, labeling him as an “anti-choice extremist who wants a complete federal abortion ban.” They claim that DeSantis has repeatedly supported extreme anti-choice measures and signed an abortion ban last month that bans abortion before many women know they are pregnant.

Trump Continues to Dominate Early Endorsements

Former President Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner in national polls, continues to dominate the field in early endorsements. So far, Trump has picked up at least 71 noteworthy endorsements, including from ten U.S. Senators and two governors, according to Ballotpedia’s endorsement tracker. A poll released by Morning Consult this week shows that Trump is an early favorite in the Republican presidential race, besting DeSantis by a significant 41-point margin. However, DeSantis is still in second place to Trump well ahead of other GOP candidates.

Good’s History with Trump

Over the years, Good has signaled his support for Trump, and he was also one of the 147 Republicans who objected to certifying the Electoral College results of the 2020 presidential election.