Former President Trump is working to close the fundraising gap with President Biden ahead of their 2024 election rematch, and he is set to receive support from his former rival for the 2024 GOP nomination, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida. The two leaders had a meeting over the weekend, which is expected to result in donations from DeSantis’ donor network showing up at a major Trump donor summit in Palm Beach, Florida. This meeting aimed to thaw relations between the one-time bitter rivals on the presidential primary campaign trail and discussed how they could work together to “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.”
Despite spending nearly a year attacking DeSantis, who was viewed as a top threat to Trump in the presidential nomination field, the former president may be more forgiving if it benefits him. DeSantis has not campaigned on Trump’s behalf since suspending his White House bid, but he has been successful in assembling a wide network of wealthy donors who supported his gubernatorial re-election and his 2024 White House bid. While many in Trump’s team dislike DeSantis, he still has the potential to raise significant funds for the former president, who needs the money to level the playing field with Biden.
Sources in Trump’s political orbit revealed that the meeting between Trump and DeSantis was proposed by the Florida governor and orchestrated by a mutual friend. The two leaders met for a couple of hours and ended with DeSantis committing to do whatever would be helpful. This meeting is expected to benefit both Trump in his general election showdown with Biden and DeSantis in his future political endeavors. DeSantis has nationwide support among conservatives but faced criticism from Trump, resulting in him dropping his White House bid. As he looks towards his political future after his term ends as governor, strained relations with Trump could hinder his chances of success.
DeSantis has previously criticized Trump and his inner circle, but their recent meeting signals a potential shift in their relationship. DeSantis has pledged to help raise money for the entire Republican field, from Trump to school board races, showing a commitment to supporting the party. DeSantis’ network of donors, who helped fund his re-election and White House bid, could be instrumental in raising funds for Trump as he faces off against Biden in the 2024 election. Despite previous tensions, the meeting between Trump and DeSantis represents a potential alliance that could benefit both leaders in their political endeavors.
The meeting between Trump and DeSantis comes as the former president aims to bolster his fundraising efforts for the 2024 election rematch. DeSantis, who has strong support among conservatives, has the potential to raise significant funds for Trump through his donor network. While the two leaders were once bitter rivals, their recent meeting signals a potential alliance that could benefit both of them in their political endeavors. As they work together to close the fundraising gap with Biden, Trump and DeSantis are aiming to strengthen their positions in the upcoming election.
