Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Meets with Former President Donald Trump for Fundraising Talks Ahead of 2024 General Election

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to discuss fundraising for the 2024 general election, sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News. The meeting, arranged by real estate investor Steve Witkoff, took place at a private club in Hollywood, Florida, where DeSantis was playing golf.

This meeting marks the first time the two men have met since DeSantis ended his presidential campaign in January and endorsed Trump. Despite a hostile Republican primary between the two, DeSantis has pledged to help fundraise for Trump and other Republicans leading up to the election.

DeSantis has expressed concerns about being outspent by President Joe Biden and Democrats in the upcoming election. During a private call with supporters, he mentioned that he has not ruled out a potential 2028 presidential run.

The meeting between DeSantis and Trump could signal a closer alliance between the two as they prepare for the 2024 election. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.