DeSantis Joins Forces with Musk in Unconventional Presidential Announcement

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a fundraising picnic on May 13, 2023, in Sioux Center, Iowa.
FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a fundraising picnic for Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, May 13, 2023, in Sioux Center, Iowa. DeSantis will announce his 2024 presidential campaign in a Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk on Wednesday, May 24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
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 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to announce his 2024 presidential campaign on Twitter in a live audio conversation with Elon Musk, owner of the platform, scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET. The surprising alliance with Musk provides DeSantis access to a large online audience and adds an unconventional twist to his entry into the Republican primary race.

The event on Twitter Spaces, the site’s audio platform, carries a level of risk, some believe, as it deviates from the scripted campaign rollouts typically seen. DeSantis faces the challenge of capturing attention amidst the potential return of former President Donald Trump to Twitter. In addition to the Twitter announcement, DeSantis is scheduled to appear on Fox News for an interview and host a fundraising event.

The conversation will be moderated by David Sacks, a Republican donor and close associate of Musk. This collaboration points to an intriguing start to the 2024 presidential race.


Click play to listen to the report from AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris. For more news, follow @E_N_McMorris & @aurnonline.

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