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WATCH: Trump Answers Question About the Possibility of Choosing DeSantis as a Running Mate in 2024
The Gateway Pundit ^ | June 30, 2022 at 9:20am | Cassandra Fairbanks

Posted on 06/30/2022 9:08:46 AM PDT by SoConPubbie

Donald Trump has finally responded to the question many of his supporters have been asking — if he would consider Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as his running mate in 2024.

Trump was asked about the possibility by Newsmax’s Rob Finnerty on Thursday.

In his response, Trump did not rule it out.

“Well I get along with him,” Trump said. “I was very responsible for his success, because I endorsed him and he went up like a rocketship.”

EXCLUSIVE: On Thursday’s “Wake Up America,” @RobFinnertyUSA asked fmr. President Donald Trump if his family supported a possible 2024 presidential campaign. pic.twitter.com/SKPGsYesKL

— Newsmax (@newsmax) June 30, 2022

Earlier this month, Trump said that he was confident he could beat DeSantis in the Republican primary, though neither of the two have officially announced an intent to run.

Speaking to the New Yorker, Trump said “I don’t know if Ron is running, and I don’t ask him.” He added, “It’s his prerogative. I think I would win.”

DeSantis is up for reelection in the gubernatorial race this year and has maintained that he is currently only focused on that race.

A week before the New Yorker article was published, DeSantis refused to confirm or rule out a 2024 presidential bid during an appearance on Fox News.

Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt asked, “when will you announce or when will most candidates announce? Not until after midterms?”

“I have no idea,” DeSantis responded. “At the end of the day, the interesting thing about me is people always inject my name into it just based off what I’m doing in Florida. And so, you know, we’ve really gotten more notoriety not because I’m out trying to do that just because I’m getting things done for my people in my state.”

Trump has consistently hinted as his intent to run, but has not formally announced a campaign.

In February, Trump stated that he has already won twice and that he will be doing it again for a “third time,” during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

“We did it twice, and we’ll do it again. We’re going to be doing it again a third time,” Trump said to massive applause. “November 2024 they will find out like never before.”


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
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1 posted on 06/30/2022 9:08:46 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
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To: SoConPubbie

NO!

Do NOT deprive Florida of the BEST governor, EVER.


2 posted on 06/30/2022 9:11:07 AM PDT by Westbrook (The Democrats are wizards at two things: Finding votes and losing evidence.)
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To: SoConPubbie

There would be issues with certifying EVs, I believe, if Pres & VP are from the same state. (Not sure.)


3 posted on 06/30/2022 9:12:05 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Joe Biden has been protected by assault weapons his entire adult life. )
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To: Westbrook

Better question; what role will President Desantis ask Trump to take on? Secretary of State? Speaker of the House? Commerce Secretary?


4 posted on 06/30/2022 9:13:17 AM PDT by rintintin (Desantis has a duty to run for president in 2024. We need a competent leader to fight the left)
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To: SoConPubbie
Trump will run in 2024 and DeSantis will remain governor.

DeSantis will run in 2028.

5 posted on 06/30/2022 9:13:51 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: SoConPubbie

Alotta things gonna happen between now and then...not gonna worry about it much ‘till then.


6 posted on 06/30/2022 9:13:52 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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To: SoConPubbie

I was very responsible for his success, because I endorsed him and he went up like a rocketship.

True or not, this is the type of braggadocio i loathe from Trump


7 posted on 06/30/2022 9:14:36 AM PDT by steel_resolve (The Sleeper Must Awaken. )
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To: SoConPubbie

they both cannot be from the same state, correct?

he should pick a young VP to serve as Desantis’ running mate in 2028...

perhaps the lt governor from VA. for years as Trump’s VP then 8 years as DeSantis’ then 2036, 8 years of her as President...

that should be a good run... with DJTJ as her VP... liberal heads exploding in 2044...

i can dream.


8 posted on 06/30/2022 9:14:42 AM PDT by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world or something )
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To: SoConPubbie

4 more years of Trump plus a follow on 8 from De Santis would be great.

Trump can learn some better politicking from De Santis and De Santis can learn some business orgination.


9 posted on 06/30/2022 9:15:28 AM PDT by fruser1
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To: MayflowerMadam

Not true


10 posted on 06/30/2022 9:15:48 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Westbrook

Foreign policy and border security were aTrimps biggest successes, so President Desantis should sound him out for Secretary of State or Defense. If he wants to focus on rebuilding American manufacturing, then maybe Commerce Secretary


11 posted on 06/30/2022 9:15:49 AM PDT by rintintin (Desantis has a duty to run for president in 2024. We need a competent leader to fight the left)
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To: rintintin
Better question; what role will President Desantis ask Trump to take on? Secretary of State? Speaker of the House? Commerce Secretary?

President doesn't appoint Speaker of the House and Trump is not a cabinet kind of guy so I don't see him accepting any position in that area.

12 posted on 06/30/2022 9:15:54 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: steel_resolve

I’m sure Sleepy Joe makes you feel much better


13 posted on 06/30/2022 9:16:47 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: DoodleDawg

“Trump will run in 2024 and DeSantis will remain governor.
DeSantis will run in 2028.”

That is how I see it.


14 posted on 06/30/2022 9:17:10 AM PDT by Parley Baer
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To: MayflowerMadam

Easily resolved by Trump moving his residence back to New York, or any other state he chooses.


15 posted on 06/30/2022 9:17:44 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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To: MayflowerMadam

I’ve seen other people mention this and I didn’t understand it. I found this, so far:

https://www.history.com/news/can-the-president-and-vice-president-be-from-the-same-state


16 posted on 06/30/2022 9:18:00 AM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: fruser1

I’d be happy with 8 from De Santis, provided he doesn’t go Bushy on us, and if there are four years of Trump before (or after if he has discovered the fountain of youth) would be very happy, unless this precluded Reagan rising from the dead and serving a third term.


17 posted on 06/30/2022 9:18:22 AM PDT by Hieronymus
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To: SoConPubbie

If I was DeSantis, I’d be laughing at the Bragging. He is popular because he isn’t whining and stuck in the past. He’s getting s*”” done.


18 posted on 06/30/2022 9:19:20 AM PDT by M_Continuum
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To: rintintin
Better question; what role will President Desantis ask Trump to take on? Secretary of State? Speaker of the House? Commerce Secretary?

Why do you do Liz Cheney's dirty work for her?

19 posted on 06/30/2022 9:19:58 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: DoodleDawg

DeSantis made clear he’d never run against Trump.


20 posted on 06/30/2022 9:21:16 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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