Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been floated as a possible Republican candidate in the 2028 presidential election. His recent governing style, marked by legislation aligned with broader GOP priorities and a sharpened political posture, is reminiscent of the approach he took leading up to his 2024 presidential run.

DeSantis challenged President Donald Trump in 2024, but exited the race and endorsed the president after a second-place finish in the Iowa caucus.