Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially announced his candidacy for the 2028 presidential election, becoming the first major Republican candidate to formally enter the race.
Campaign Platform
- Immigration: complete border wall, end asylum claims
- Education: nationwide parental rights legislation
- Economy: 15% flat tax proposal
- Foreign policy: "peace through strength" doctrine
DeSantis enters with strong name recognition from his 2024 primary run and a record as Florida governor that resonates with the conservative base. Early polls show him leading among likely GOP primary voters at 28%.
