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Ron DeSantis Calls Donald Trump ‘Full of It’ in Fiery Broadside

Ron DeSantis savaged Donald Trump as “full of it” and failed to confirm he would back the former president if he wins the 2024 Republican nomination following an address in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday.

The Florida governor accused Trump of backtracking on his past praise for the state over how it handled the COVID-19 pandemic, saying: “He’s saying things that are false.”

Polling indicates Trump is the favorite to secure the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, having established a firm lead over DeSantis, his closest rival. This potentially sets up a rematch with President Joe Biden, who announced he is seeking a second term in the White House in April.

Following a speech in the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa, DeSantis was asked by Daily Caller reporter Henry Rodgers whether he will “100 percent pledge to support Trump as the GOP nominee” despite “his attacks.

via www.newsweek.com