DeSantis backs down

Ron DeSantis’s political action committee is called ‘Never Back Down.’ Well, he just did. A week ago, he said of Trump: ‘You can be the most worthless Republican in America, but if you kiss the ring he’ll say you’re wonderful.’ Well, with just two days to go before the first-in-the-nation primary in New Hampshire, he just endorsed Trump for the presidency in 2024. 

This morning, DeSantis campaign staff batted away speculation that he would imminently quit, saying ‘with 100 per cent certainty’ that DeSantis would fight on to the South Carolina primary next month and beyond. Hours later, Ron proved them wrong. ‘While this campaign has ended, the mission continues,’ he said in a video.

His withdrawal from the race should benefit Nikki Haley, now the only serious challenger taking on Trump for the Republican nomination.