Ron DeSantis weighs next political move while maintaining ties with Donald Trump

12 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 9

With eight months left as Florida governor, DeSantis told the Wall Street Journal he would not rule out another White House run and has been discussed for cabinet or Supreme Court roles.
The renewed relationship began after Trump phoned him when he ended his 2024 bid; they now golf and speak regularly, though some Trump allies still oppose bringing DeSantis closer.
DeSantis is using his final months to push conservative policies, new congressional maps and national advocacy on term limits and a balanced budget, moves critics say position him for 2028.

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