Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a prominent Republican figure and potential candidate for the 2024 presidential election, has faced a setback as he canceled two scheduled TV appearances due to a scheduling issue. The governor’s campaign confirmed this development on Saturday, stating that the media hits would be rescheduled at a later date. DeSantis’ press secretary, Bryan Griffin, took to social media to address the situation and inform the public about the campaign’s plans. According to Griffin, DeSantis will be traveling on Sunday morning and has public events lined up from Sunday evening through Tuesday in New Hampshire, which is set to host the nation’s first primary for the 2024 presidential race.
DeSantis was expected to appear on NBC’s “Meet the Press” and CNN’s “State of the Union” with Jake Tapper on Sunday. However, both shows confirmed the cancellation, citing a last-minute schedule change. NBC reported that DeSantis intended to travel from South Carolina to New Hampshire in order to participate in at least one event in the Granite State on Sunday.
The cancellation of these appearances has garnered attention, with some speculating about the implications for DeSantis’ presidential campaign. Trump’s campaign manager even retweeted the news, jokingly suggesting that it signaled the end of DeSantis’ bid for the presidency. This comes after DeSantis placed second to former President Trump in Iowa, losing by a significant margin of 30 points. While DeSantis narrowly surpassed former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in Iowa, he currently trails her by almost 30 points in New Hampshire, according to polling averages from 538.
The developments surrounding DeSantis’ canceled TV appearances have raised questions about his campaign’s strategy and his ability to compete against other Republican contenders. As the 2024 campaign trail progresses, it remains to be seen how these setbacks will impact DeSantis’ chances of securing the Republican nomination for the presidency.
