Report: Florida Governor DeSantis plans 2028 presidential run; he denies it

The Washington Post reported that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is preparing for a 2028 Republican presidential bid, citing contacts with a consultant and fundraising texts. DeSantis denied the report, saying he has not approached anyone about any office.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to run for the Republican nomination in the 2028 US presidential race, according to a report by The Washington Post. The article provides no further details: it does not specify the sources of the Post's information, does not include a reaction from DeSantis or his campaign team, and does not mention other potential Republican candidates.