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ABC News reports:
During his first bid for statewide office in 2018, Ron DeSantis was grappling with a key issue that he could soon face again during his potential 2024 bid for the White House: how to not alienate Donald Trump’s base.
“Is there any issue upon which you disagree with President Trump?” DeSantis was asked by Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz in footage exclusively obtained by ABC News of the team’s mock debate sessions during DeSantis’ 2018 run for governor.
“I have to figure out how to do this,” then-Congressman DeSantis replied, while letting out a deep sigh. “Obviously there is, because I mean I voted contrary to him in the Congress,” DeSantis continued. “I have to frame it in a way that’s not going to piss off all his voters.”
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EXCLUSIVE: Footage obtained by @ABC News of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2018 debate prep provide a glimpse into how he worked to appeal to Donald Trump’s base while carving out his own lane. https://t.co/Tw9qjob1rm
— ABC News (@ABC) May 7, 2023
During one session captured on video, an adviser suggests that DeSantis should immediately write the word “LIKABLE” in all caps on the top of his notepad when he gets to the podium on debate night. https://t.co/pJbsUBhWmm
— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) May 7, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Don’t “piss off his voters.” Footage of Ron DeSantis’ 2018 debate prep sessions reveal his thoughts on dealing with Donald Trump. https://t.co/ibDeDWaKKQ pic.twitter.com/aZSXmdumBo
— ABC News (@ABC) May 7, 2023