DeSantis Files Paperwork to Run for President in 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) formally filed paperwork to run for president hours before his scheduled announcement Wednesday evening during a Twitter exchange with Elon Musk.

Before the expected announcement on Wednesday, DeSantis submitted papers with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

On Tuesday, Breitbart News confirmed the news of the governor's upcoming statement, as a source familiar with his plans corroborated a Fox News article revealing DeSantis's plans to publicly declare his political ambitions on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Eastern during a chat with Elon Musk.

Casey DeSantis, the governor's wife, also teased the news and tweeted what seemed to be a campaign video.

The steps follow months of rumors about the governor's political ambitions. Former President Donald Trump began slamming the governor in November and renewed his attack on Wednesday, calling him a “disloyal” individual.

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