As the former president lobs insults and calls him “Ron DeSanctimonious,” Gov. Ron DeSantis is carefully avoiding conflict. But if he runs for president as expected, a clash is inevitable.
Author: Michael C. Bender and Maggie Haberman
Trump’s Campaign Fund-Raising in First Weeks of 2024 Race Is Relatively Weak
After announcing presidential runs, Mitt Romney, Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush all raised more per day in their out-of-the-gates fund-raising periods.
Trump Sells $99 NFT Trading Cards of Himself, Confusing Allies
Money from sales of the digital trading cards, which depict the former president as characters like a superhero and a “Top Gun”-style fighter pilot, will go directly to him instead of his 2024 campaign.
Trump Under Fire From Within GOP After Midterms
“Republicans have followed Donald Trump off the side of a cliff,” a longtime adviser said.
Trump Hoped for a Celebration but Did Not Have Much to Cheer
The former president endorsed roughly 300 candidates in the midterm elections. With votes still being counted, those in competitive races appeared to have mixed results.
Trump and DeSantis Plan Dueling Florida Rallies as Rivalry Builds
Former President Donald J. Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, who is viewed as his most likely political challenger, planned competing campaign events.
Rally With Trump? Some G.O.P. Candidates Aren’t Thrilled About It.
Whether he is invited or not, the former president keeps holding rallies in battleground states. It reflects an awkward dance as Republican candidates try to win over general-election voters.
Trump Aides Watch Testimony and Brace for Damage
A “stunning two hours” raises fears of political and legal consequences for the former president.
Trump Vowed Vengeance, but Georgia Voters Rejected His Meddling
The president’s endorsed candidates were losers up and down the primary ballot, raising questions about the firmness of his grip on the Republican Party.
Primaries Show Limits, and Depths, of Trump’s Power Over G.O.P. Base
The Make America Great Again movement is dominating Republican primaries. But is the former president in control of it?