Ron DeSantis undecided on 2028 presidential run, sources say

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has not made a final decision on a potential 2028 presidential run, according to two sources familiar with his thinking, though he is keeping his options open. DeSantis is monitoring the political environment to assess his chances, including whether a lane exists for him and what he can offer the Republican Party, sources said. He has increased media appearances since the midterms, criticizing Republican messaging and calling the party's losses a "meteor strike" while noting Florida resisted the trend. DeSantis previously ran unsuccessfully for president in 2024, dropping out before the New Hampshire primary after a distant second-place finish in Iowa. His term as Florida governor ends in January, and he has cited lessons learned, including entering the race earlier and doing more media.