Latest: Trump and DeSantis Hold Private Meeting in Florida to Discuss 2024 Election

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump and Florida governor Ron DeSantis met in Miami on Sunday to bury the hatchet after a bitter primary rivalry. DeSantis, whose campaign for the GOP nomination fell short in January, faced taunts and ridicule from Trump throughout the race.

Despite the animosity between the two, DeSantis endorsed Trump for the presidency when he suspended his campaign. However, their relationship took a sour turn when DeSantis criticized Trump and was labeled “a sad little man” by a Trump campaign aide.

The meeting between Trump and DeSantis was seen as an attempt to mend fences and resolve their differences ahead of the upcoming presidential election in November. Trump, who has been lagging behind President Joe Biden in fundraising, is looking to capitalize on his influence with conservative donors in Florida.

The former president spent the weekend lashing out at his enemies on social media, particularly targeting President Biden and comedian Colin Jost for their jokes about him at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Biden teased Trump about his ongoing hush money trial and referred to him as “Sleepy Don”, highlighting the age difference between them.

The meeting between Trump and DeSantis marks a significant development in their relationship and could have implications for the upcoming election. As the race for the White House heats up, all eyes will be on how this newfound alliance between the two Republicans plays out in the coming months.