The losses suffered by Republicans in the congressional midterm elections reopened the door for early moves in the 2028 US presidential race, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis emerging as one of the leading potential candidates for the Republican Party nomination, at a time when the results raised questions about the future of Vice President J. The.
Three people familiar with DeSantis' plans told The Washington Post that he is preparing for a new bid for the presidency, capitalizing on his state's resilience for the broad Democratic wave of gains.
The paper pointed to indications that he was moving toward a possible campaign, including talks with political advisers and preparations to collect donations, before DeSantis denied, following the report's publication, that he had contacted anyone about running for any office.
However, his previous experience in the 2024 election, including disagreements within his campaign team and financial challenges, raises questions about the path of any new presidential bid.