Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) shot down calls for him to become former President Donald Trump’s vice president after his name was floated for the position.
In a private call with supporters obtained by the Washington Examiner, DeSantis shared his thoughts on the 2024 race as well as his political future. When asked who he believed would be the best Republican vice president, the Florida governor took the opportunity to swat down calls for him to be Trump’s running mate.
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) speaks at the Governor’s Day luncheon during a visit to the Florida State Fair, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
“People were mentioning me,” DeSantis said. “I am not doing that.”
Directly answering the question, DeSantis didn’t give any names but derisively said there are plenty of candidates “auditioning” for the role.
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