Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed doubts about Donald Trump’s electability following the news that the former president is considering a 2024 White House run. DeSantis has stated publicly that he has deep concerns about whether Trump has the electoral appeal to win a general election. DeSantis has cited a number of issues including the former president’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, his penchant for continually sparking controversy and the potential difficulty in Trump’s convincing independent voters to back him again. DeSantis has indicated that he remains an ally of Trump, but believes that any effort to win the White House must be rooted in data and strategic analysis.
