{"id":2128200,"date":"2023-12-18T15:13:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T20:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-doubts-narrative-trump-would-be-different-in-a-second-term\/"},"modified":"2023-12-18T15:14:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T20:14:41","slug":"desantis-doubts-narrative-trump-would-be-different-in-a-second-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-doubts-narrative-trump-would-be-different-in-a-second-term\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis questions Trump&#8217;s potential change in a second term"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-doubts-narrative-trump-would-be-different-in-a-second-term%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2128200&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Florida \u200cGovernor Ron DeSantis Doubts Trump&#8217;s Potential Presidency<\/h2>\n<p>As \u200bthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-super-pac-launches-ad-campaign-slamming-trumps-anti-netanyahu-comments\/\" title=\"DeSantis Super PAC slams Trump's anti-Netanyahu remarks in new ad campaign.\">2024 presidential\u200d race heats<\/a> up, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is vying for \u2063the \u200dRepublican\u200d Party&#8217;s\u2064 nomination alongside former President Donald Trump, expressed skepticism about the idea \u2062that Trump would govern differently if reelected.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;And so\u2063 I understand \u2064there\u2019s a\u200d narrative saying he\u2019s going to be\u2063 much different this next term, but \u200dI\u2064 look back \u2014 \u200dyou know, &#8216;what \u2063didn\u2019t he do?'&#8221; DeSantis asked during an appearance on MSNBC&#8217;s\u200b Morning\u2063 Joe.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He didn\u2019t move forcefully to build the border \u2062wall. That languished for years. He didn\u2019t fire people \u200dlike Anthony Fauci from the COVID task force when many conservatives, including me in Florida, were saying\u200c they \u200dneeded\u200d to go in a different direction.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>DeSantis \u200cpointed out that Trump\u200c had the\u2063 power\u200b to take action during his presidency but\u2062 failed to do so. He criticized Trump for\u200d not firing individuals he now criticizes and for \u2063neglecting to address the issue of the administrative state.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;So I think what is being said would be him acting in ways that actually were not how \u200bhe acted\u2062 before,&#8221; DeSantis said. &#8220;He deferred a lot of his presidency to\u2063 some of these people that he now\u200c criticizes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Concerns about Trump&#8217;s\u200c potential presidency again arise from his previous statement about spending his first day in office as\u2063 a dictator.\u2062 While Trump clarified that he \u200cmeant &#8220;other than day one,&#8221; some \u2062remain wary.<\/p>\n<h3>2024 Republican\u200c Primary Race<\/h3>\n<p>Currently, Trump is leading \u2062the Republican primary race for 2024, surpassing \u200dDeSantis\u200c and other\u2064 contenders such as Vivek Ramaswamy, \u2063Nikki \u200bHaley, and\u2062 Chris Christie. Notably, Jeff Roe, the chief strategist for \u2063the \u200dsuper PAC supporting DeSantis, recently stepped down\u200b from\u200b his role.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 next significant event \u2063in the primary race is\u200d the Republican debate in New Hampshire on January \u206418, 2024, hosted by ABC News. This debate precedes the CNN\u2064 debate on January 21\u200d and the GOP primary on January\u2062 23.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the key factors that\u200d contribute to Governor DeSantis&#8217; reservations about Trump&#8217;s ability to secure a\u200c victory in \u200ca\u2063 general election?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Is often \u2062touted as a\u200b potential Republican candidate, has expressed \u2062doubt about former President \u200cDonald\u2064 Trump&#8217;s potential presidency. \u2063This has sparked \u200binterest and speculation among political analysts and observers.<\/p>\n<p>Governor DeSantis, a staunch conservative and strong ally of the former President, has not categorically ruled out\u200b supporting \u2063Trump&#8217;s potential candidacy. However, \u200dhis\u200c remarks indicate a level\u200b of skepticism regarding Trump&#8217;s ability to secure the presidency again.<\/p>\n<p>This divergence of opinion between two influential \u200bRepublican figures has triggered debates\u200b within the party. DeSantis, who has gained popularity for his handling\u2063 of the COVID-19\u200c pandemic \u2064in Florida and\u2062 his conservative policy\u2063 stances, may be positioning himself as an alternative candidate for\u2064 the\u200c Republican nomination.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217; reservations about Trump&#8217;s potential candidacy stem from various factors. One of\u2064 the key considerations may be the \u2064perception of electability. While \u2062Trump enjoyed a large and vocal base of supporters \u2064during\u2064 his tenure, he also\u2063 faced \u200bsignificant\u2062 opposition and polarized the nation. \u2063DeSantis may question whether Trump&#8217;s controversial past and divisive rhetoric could hinder his chances of securing a victory in a general election.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Governor \u2064DeSantis may believe that the Republican Party \u200bneeds to chart\u2064 a new course towards \u200ca more moderate\u200c position. The Trump era was marked by \u200ba significant shift to the right,\u200c which appealed to a specific \u2064segment of voters but alienated others. DeSantis, \u200bwith his more \u2062measured approach and focus \u200bon governance, may be positioning himself as a unifying figure who can bring together various\u200b factions within the party.<\/p>\n<p>Another factor that might influence \u2064DeSantis&#8217; skepticism is the relevance of Trump&#8217;s policies in the current political landscape. While the former President&#8217;s policies resonated with many conservatives, the\u2062 world has\u200b changed since his tenure. The country is now grappling with issues such as social justice, climate\u2063 change, and\u2064 the ongoing pandemic. \u2062DeSantis may believe that \u2064the party needs a\u2062 candidate who can effectively address these pressing concerns while \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-warns-that-liberals-will-pack-supreme-court-if-successful-in-2024\/\" title=\"DeSantis cautions against liberal Supreme Court packing in 2024.\">upholding conservative principles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is also possible that DeSantis is considering his\u2063 own political future when\u200d expressing\u200d doubts about Trump&#8217;s potential presidency. As \u2064a rising star\u2063 within the Republican Party, he may be eyeing the opportunity to position \u2063himself as a frontrunner in the 2024 race. By \u200bsubtly distancing himself from Trump, \u200cDeSantis may be seeking to carve\u200b out his own political identity and\u200b establish himself as a viable alternative for Republican voters.<\/p>\n<p>While Governor DeSantis&#8217; \u200bdoubts about Trump&#8217;s potential presidency have certainly drawn attention, it remains to be seen how significant this divide\u200d will \u2062be within the party. \u200bThe Republican Party has traditionally rallied around its nominee, and Trump still commands a \u2063dedicated and vocal base. However, DeSantis&#8217; remarks indicate a potential shift \u200din the party&#8217;s dynamics. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-looking-forward-to-2024-general-election-past-the-primaries-and-maybe-2020\/\" title=\"Trump excited for 2024 election, beyond primaries and possibly 2020.\">2024 presidential\u200c race unfolds<\/a>, it \u2063will be \u200cinteresting to see how this division\u2062 plays out\u200b and what impact \u2062it will have on the party&#8217;s\u2063 future direction.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u2064Florida Governor Ron\u200c DeSantis has expressed doubt about former President Donald Trump&#8217;s potential presidency, sparking debates and speculation within the Republican Party.\u200d This divide highlights considerations of\u2062 electability, the need\u2063 for a more moderate position, the relevance of Trump&#8217;s policies, and DeSantis&#8217; own political ambitions. As the 2024 presidential\u200b race approaches, it will be intriguing to observe\u2064 the impact of\u200d this divide on the \u2064party&#8217;s future and the broader political landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida governor and 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis questioned the notion that former President Donald Trump would govern differently if reelected. DeSantis, vying against Trump and other Republican contenders, responded to claims that Trump&#8217;s return to the presidency would bring change<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2128201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2128200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2128200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2128200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2128200\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2128201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2128200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2128200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2128200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}