DeSantis to head to D.C. as he nears presidential bid

DeSantis to head to D.C. as he nears presidential bid

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DeSantis has rarely spent time in Washington since leaving Congress in 2018. And his return there is likely to be closely watched for the reception he receives among elected Republicans, the vast majority of whom have not stated their preference in the primary.

Senior members of DeSantis’ political team over this week called members of the Florida congressional delegation to give them political briefings and to share updates on the governor’s activities, according to a person familiar with the conversations. The officials have been looking to establish ties with the state delegation, which could prove important should DeSantis decide to run for president.

Those calls and the trip to D.C. come as former President Donald Trump has drawn support from the Florida congressional delegation. Trump, a Florida resident who spends much of his time at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, has in recent days won the backing of Florida Reps. Byron Donalds and Cory Mills.

DeSantis has continued his travel ahead of a potential bid, including upcoming stops in New Hampshire and South Carolina, both of which historically hold early nominating contests. He is expected to spend the end of the month traveling abroad, including to Israel.

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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

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