DeSantis takes aim at Trump in a duel (with help from Musk) for the 2024 US presidency

United States – Will “the best” win? Republican Ron DeSantis will officially launch Wednesday, May 24, in the race for the White House, but by no means just that. The Florida governor has scheduled a Twitter Space – the social network’s verbal discussion space – for the exchange, which will take place with Elon Musk in person.

The exchange will take place at 6 p.m. Washington time, or midnight in France, and will be run by Republican businessman David Sachs. ” It’s the first time we’ve experienced something like this on a social network. He welcomed Elon Musk who also announced in November that he would support Ron DeSantis in the upcoming presidential election.

This candidacy is eagerly awaited by Republicans who are looking for an alternative to Donald Trump. And that’s okay because that’s exactly what Ron DeSantis is talking about. Within the framework of this declaration, the governor engages in his opposition, and even his duel, with the former head of state. Even worse, on Kahn’s basis throughout his presidency and beyond.

Under the sun of Elon Musk

With Twitter’s pick, it’s not Elon Musk — who is defending himself from any sponsorship in this interview — who is rallying for DeSantis, rather the opposite. Since he bought the social network, moderation has fallen precipitously under the anxious eye of European authorities, and users banned for hateful, conspiratorial or violent statements in the name of freedom of expression have been reinstated. The New York TimesSure enough, it was Twitter that former Fox News host Tucker Carlson decided to launch his new show on. It is enough to make the head of Tesla an evangelist for the conservatives.

In addition, after polling, Elon Musk decided to rehabilitate Donald Trump’s account, even if he never set foot on Twitter. If the businessman claims to have voted for Biden in 2020, there has been some kind of closeness to Turmp. The feud between the two appears to have occurred a year ago, when the new Twitter boss felt it was time for the former boss. Hanged “.

The Florida governor will finally jump into the race by bullying former President Donald Trump, and with a firing strategy that positions him as the true anti-establishment rebel. (…) DeSantis delivers ostentatious criticism in the mainstream media, which many conservatives resent, by showing his willingness to circumvent the usual habits of presidential campaigns. A CNN analyst notes, Stephen Collinson. Especially since Elon Musk, who denies any sponsorship, promises ” Questions answered in real time, not scripted “.

DeSantis currently?

But if you want to embody change and separation like Trump did in 2016, be careful not to be more royalist than king. Advisers to the former president do not hesitate to write about DeSantis’ lack of charisma. ” Announcing his candidacy on Twitter is perfect for DeSantis. This way he does not need to interact with anyone This is what one of Donald Trump’s advisers told AFP. ” It’s one of the most disconnected campaigns launched in recent history Caroline Levitt, a spokeswoman for Make America Great Again, the pro-Trump group, added, with The New York Times.

“ The problem with DeSantis is that he’s going to need a personal cultivation He recently mocked Donald Trump, who confirmed his candidacy for the 2024 US presidential election months ago.

Shake is used but not much. Right after his Twitter announcement, Ron DeSantis will meet with Fox News for an interview and there is also talk of several commercials airing. Therefore, Twitter must be above all an opportunity to create a small event to try to relaunch an upward dynamic. The challenge for this former protégé of Trump is also racking up points in the polls because, after his triumphant re-election in November 2022, he is seriously behind his main rival.

The other announced Republican candidates—Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, and Asa Hutchinson—seldom exceed 5% of voting intentions right now. The winner of this primaries in November 2024 will face off against the candidate chosen by the Democratic Party – most likely Joe Biden.

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