Three times DeSantis has bashed Trump since he endorsed former rival

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Though Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) endorsed former President Donald Trump after dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, he has taken several opportunities to snipe at his former rival.

DeSantis, first seen as the most viable alternative to Trump, fought a savage campaign against the former president, who focused much of his attention and attacks on the governor. Following DeSantis dropping out amid a floundering campaign, Trump extended an olive branch, one that the governor doesn’t seem keen on accepting.

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