Summary:
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met in Miami to mend their ties, potentially leading to collaboration in the upcoming elections.
Meeting Details:
Reports indicate that the meeting between Trump and DeSantis was brokered by a mutual ally, aiming for a détente between the two prominent Republicans.
Background:
- Trump and DeSantis met privately in Miami, breaking a years-long chill between them.
- Real estate investor Steve Witkoff facilitated the meeting, known to both parties.
- Trump’s advisers hope that a peaceful relationship will allow them to access DeSantis’ donor network for fundraising.
Outcomes:
The meeting, described as friendly, resulted in DeSantis agreeing to support Trump financially, who has been trailing behind Joe Biden in fundraising efforts.
Political Implications:
For DeSantis, aligning with Trump could boost his political prospects, especially after withdrawing from the presidential race earlier this year.
Trump, on the other hand, once endorsed DeSantis as a rising star in the Republican Party during the 2018 Florida governor elections.