Trump and DeSantis Clash at Florida GOP Summit

Kissimmee, Florida United States of America
DeSantis, in his speech, did not mention Trump but highlighted his conservative policy wins in Florida.
Former President Donald Trump criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at the Florida GOP summit, likening him to a 'wounded falling bird'.
Trump announced the endorsement of seven Florida state lawmakers, five of whom had previously endorsed DeSantis.

The annual Florida GOP summit, a significant event in the Republican calendar, was marked by a notable clash between two prominent figures in the party: former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Both are considered potential contenders for the 2024 presidential race.

Trump, who was the main attraction of the event, took the opportunity to criticize DeSantis, likening him to a 'wounded falling bird'. He accused DeSantis of disloyalty for considering a run for the presidency, a position Trump himself is rumored to be eyeing. Trump's remarks were met with enthusiastic applause and chants of his name, indicating his continued influence within the party.

DeSantis, on the other hand, chose not to mention Trump during his speech. Instead, he highlighted his conservative policy wins in Florida and emphasized his leadership skills. Despite being the most powerful GOP official in the state, DeSantis' speech received a more muted response compared to Trump's. It was also noted that strong DeSantis backers for 2024 were hard to find at the summit, with many attendees expressing a preference for Trump.

In a show of political muscle, Trump announced the endorsement of seven Florida state lawmakers, five of whom had previously endorsed DeSantis. DeSantis dismissed these endorsements as politics as usual and pointed out that he still outpaced Trump in state legislative endorsements in Iowa and New Hampshire.

The summit was also attended by other 2024 presidential hopefuls, including former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy. Notably, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was absent from the event.

Asa Hutchinson, another GOP presidential candidate, faced a hostile reception at the summit. He was booed after stating there is a 'significant likelihood' that Trump will be found guilty of a felony next year, a situation he warned could negatively impact the Republican party's chances in future elections.


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    • Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was absent from the summit.
    • Trump closed the night with a speech criticizing President Biden and promising 'mass deportation' for undocumented immigrants.
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    • Trump closed the night with a speech criticizing President Biden and promising 'mass deportation' for undocumented immigrants.
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        • Asa Hutchinson, a GOP presidential candidate, was booed at the Florida Freedom Summit after stating there is a 'significant likelihood' that former President Trump will be found guilty of a felony next year.
        • Hutchinson, the former Arkansas governor, warned that such an outcome could negatively impact the Republican party's chances in future elections.
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        • The claim was met with boos from the crowd, one of a number of instances where anti-Trump statements by Republican candidates.
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          • Trump accused DeSantis of disloyalty for running against him for the nation's highest office.
          • DeSantis, who spoke earlier in the day, made subtle jabs at the former president but never uttered his name.
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          • Trump, 77, claimed responsibility for launching DeSantis, 45, into popularity during his 2018 campaign for the head of state role, claiming the Navy sailor begged for his backing.
            • Trump reiterated his long-held belief that DeSantis is disloyal for daring to run against him for the nation’s highest office.
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              • DeSantis, in contrast, never mentioned Trump, instead listing his conservative policy wins in Florida and stressing his leadership skills.
              • However, strong DeSantis backers for 2024 were hard to find at the summit, with many attendees expressing a preference for Trump.
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              • But throughout the day at the Gaylord Palms Resort, strong DeSantis backers for 2024 were hard to find.
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                • Trump also announced the endorsement of seven Florida state lawmakers, five of whom had previously endorsed DeSantis.
                • DeSantis dismissed the endorsements as politics as usual and pointed out that he still outpaced Trump in state legislative endorsements in Iowa and New Hampshire.
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                • The event kicked off with a falsehood-filled video that insisted the 2020 election was stolen from Trump, a claim Trump often repeats on the campaign trail.
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