DeSantis finally confirms his presidential ambitions. So, what’s the internet saying?
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches presidential campaign
Ron DeSantis filed paperwork Wednesday to run for president in 2024, making a long-awaited entrance to the race.
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For months, all eyes were on Ron DeSantis as he flirted with the idea of running for president. Now, the time has come — and he finally declared his candidacy.
On Wednesday, DeSantis filed paperwork to run for president, formalizing his thinly veiled presidential aspirations, which have already taken him across the globe and made him one of the best-known politicians in the United States. He disclosed his intentions during a conversation with Elon Musk on Twitter as the social media platform buzzed with reaction.
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Many Twitter users expressed a wide range of opinions on the announcement, pointing to DeSantis’ terms as Florida governor. Here’s what they said.
Social media reaction also exposed the division within the Republican party, with thousands of Trump loyalists outraged by the news.
Even President Joe Biden weighed in on the announcement, poking fun at the technical difficulties during the Twitter event.
This story was originally published May 24, 2023 at 8:30 PM.
