Ron DeSantis makes aggressive 2028 move as he slams Trump for 'gaslighting' America and warns GOP is 'facing an extinction-level event'
Outgoing Florida Governor and former Ron DeSantis took a swipe at President Donald Trump and Republicans' sweeping midterm losses as some eye him as a potential 2028 contender.
Outgoing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the Republican Party faced a severe setback after the 2026 midterm elections. WEAR reported that he warned the party was in a deep national hole, while Global News said he predicted the Democratic gains could hurt Republicans for years. Fox News reported that DeSantis pointed to Florida as a bright spot and signaled a possible 2028 presidential run; other reports focused on his criticism of the party’s losses without describing a campaign announcement.
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