Overview
- The Washington Post reported Friday that three people briefed on his plans say Gov. Ron DeSantis is preparing a 2028 presidential run.
- Reported early signals include at least one outreach to a national political consultant, a fundraising text from his federal super PAC, and increased high-profile media appearances.
- DeSantis publicly denied the reporting on X, calling the story fabricated and saying he has not reached out to anyone about running.
- Allies and donors, including Dan Eberhart, argue that Florida’s performance in the midterms strengthens DeSantis’s standing and that he learned from mistakes in his 2024 campaign about timing and media work.
- The situation remains unconfirmed and contested, so the key developments to watch are further campaign moves or formal filings, donor shifts, and how rival Republicans respond to a possible DeSantis candidacy.