Ron DeSantis set to announce presidential bid on Twitter

Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid during a Twitter Space with the app’s ‘chief Twit’ Elon Musk in the next few hours, according to NBC News.

At 11 p.m. UK time Wednesday, DeSantis will appear in a discussion with Musk – perhaps part of a bid to make the governor seem less awkward? – moderated by David Sacks, ‘a Musk confidant and DeSantis supporter’.

The Florida governor’s entry into the race is long awaited – and the unique decision to make his announcement on Twitter is earning plaudits from his supporters.

‘@RonDeSantis announcing his campaign with @elonmusk is a big deal – and not only because it’s a novel way to launch,’ said Dave Reaboi in an overlong tweet. ‘DeSantis is far more right-wing than Elon is, and there’s a lot they disagree on. But the governor’s ability to connect with and impress people who ordinarily wouldn’t support a right-wing politician – without the slightest bit of softening or pandering – is significant.