Ron DeSantis: The Republican rival who could trump Trump
May 24, 2023
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May 24, 2023
Ron DeSantis: The Republican rival who could trump Trump
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There had been months of speculation, but Ron DeSantis has now officially launched his bid for the White House - filing a declaration of candidacy with the US federal electoral commission. <br /><br />He has been described as Trump 2.0 and has pitched himself as the more "credible" choice for the Republican nomination who could face Democrat incumbent Joe Biden in next year's US presidential election race. <br /><br />But who is Ron DeSantis? And can he rival Donald Trump? <br /><br />On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by our US correspondent Mark Stone in Florida and state government reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, Kirby Wilson, as they dive into DeSantis’ backstory and his politics – including his response to COVID and feud with Disney. Plus, they look at what a DeSantis White House would mean for the American people.<br /><br />Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer <br />Nelly Stefanova - archive researcher<br />Philly Beaumont - editor
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