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Trump, DeSantis Hold Private Meeting in Florida (www.improvethenews.org)
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  • Former Pres. Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have reportedly agreed to a détente in a three-hour-long meeting over the weekend in Hollywood, Florida. Associated Press (LR: 3 CP: 5)
  • On Monday, Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP nominee, posted on his Truth Social platform that his former rival had expressed "full and enthusiastic support" for his White House bid. New York Post (LR: 5 CP: 5)
  • The meeting, the first since DeSantis withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed Trump in January, was arranged by their mutual friend and luxury real estate developer Steve Witkoff. CNN (LR: 2 CP: 5)
  • Though it prompted rumors about a potential Trump-DeSantis ticket, the meeting was reportedly focused on amending their relationship and convincing DeSantis to tap into his donor network to raise funds for the Trump campaign. Independent (LR: 2 CP: 3)
  • While Trump and the Republican National Committee have raised about $93.1M so far — less than half of Biden's $192M — the DeSantis campaign for the GOP nomination and a super PAC (Political Action Committee) supporting him raised $165M. Daily Caller (LR: 5 CP: 4)
  • The meeting comes after DeSantis told donors and supporters earlier this month about plans to fundraise for the former president. Daily Wire (LR: 5 CP: 3)

Republican narrative:

  • Trump and DeSantis have acted wisely in agreeing to set their differences aside and reunite ahead of the presidential election. More than anything, peace between the two most popular Republicans is great news for the GOP, especially as the party has been plagued with infighting and Democrats try to attract the support of Never Trump "Republicans in Name Only."
    THE EPOCH TIMES

Democratic narrative:

  • Even if DeSantis' presidential effort has failed, his donor network could undoubtedly make him an effective fundraiser for his one-time rival and former Pres. Donald Trump. The irony is that the Florida governor spoke against Republicans who bowed to Trump's loyalty demands a few months ago — he has now just done the same thing.
    HUFFINGTON POST (LR: 1 CP: 4)

Nerd narrative:

  • There's a 1% chance that Ron DeSantis will be the 2024 Republican nominee for Vice President on election day, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
    METACULUS (LR: 3 CP: 3)
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