DeSantis denies Washington Post report on 2028 presidential bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis denied a Washington Post report claiming he is preparing a 2028 presidential bid, calling the story fabricated. He stated he has not contacted anyone about running for office. The Post reported, citing anonymous sources, that DeSantis had reached out to political consultants and that a super PAC sent a fundraising text. DeSantis dismissed the claims as a "pathetic attempt to garner clicks" in social media posts. The report follows Republican midterm losses, though Florida remained a GOP stronghold. DeSantis, who left the 2024 race and endorsed Donald Trump, will leave office in January and has previously not ruled out another campaign.