Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, top rival to Trump, files paperwork to run for president

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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