"Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is rebuilding his status among conservatives. The governor was once the darling of right-wing media and touted as the man to replace President Donald Trump as the leader of the American Right. His failed presidential bid sunk his starry reputation and made it appear his political career would end along with his term as Florida governor."
"But DeSantis has not given up hope for another go at the White House. He's made peace with Trump and adopted a number of positions to pitch himself as the most conservative successor to the president. This puts him at odds with Vice President J.D. Vance, and potentially Trump himself. DeSantis will have to play the delicate game of distinguishing himself from the president's assumed heir while also supporting the president."
"It's clear that DeSantis wants to establish himself as the staunchest immigration hawk among leading Republicans. It's no longer enough to condemn illegal immigration to make a Republican stand out. He has to call for restricting legal immigration as well. DeSantis makes his mark in this regard. He recently drew attention to the threat of legal immigration in a tweet about Somali migrants and their alleged tribal feuds that influence election outcomes in Minneapolis."
Ron DeSantis is rebuilding his standing among conservative voters after a failed presidential bid damaged his national reputation. He has reconciled with Donald Trump and adopted positions intended to present him as the most conservative successor. That approach creates friction with Vice President J.D. Vance and could conflict with Trump. DeSantis must both support the president and distinguish himself from the president's assumed heir to avoid another intra-Trump contest. He plans to pursue four core issues to win the MAGA base, including a hardline stance on immigration that targets legal as well as illegal migration.
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