Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially filed paperwork to run for president, challenging Trump for the GOP nomination.
Filing the paperwork: DeSantis’s principal campaign committee, ~~”Ron DeSantis For President,”~~ lists him as a Republican Party candidate seeking the office of president.
* He will formally announce his campaign alongside Twitter Executive Chairman Elon Musk during an event on the platform.
Not anti-Trump: DeSantis is not positioning himself as an anti-Trump candidate, but rather a more disciplined and calculating version of the former president.
* He gained popularity in the GOP base due to his governance in Florida and stances on culture war issues.
Challenges: DeSantis faces challenges in overcoming Trump’s improved standing and turning the narrative in his favor.
* He has been seen as a less chaotic, longer-term alternative to Trump, but has yet to explicitly market himself as such.
The crowded field: DeSantis is the sixth major GOP candidate to announce a presidential bid, with many more considering joining the race.
* The larger the field, the better for Trump if non-Trump Republican voters don’t coalesce around one alternative.
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