2024 ELECTION/POLITICAL FIGURES: “Donald Trump is trashing Ron DeSantis in private as an ingrate with a ‘dull personality’ and no realistic chance of beating him in a potential 2024 showdown, according to sources who’ve recently talked to the former president about the Florida governor.
Why it matters: The two are among the most popular Republicans in the country, and as the former president eyes another run in 2024, he’s irked by DeSantis’ popularity and refusal to rule out running against him.”
-Jonathan Swan, “Trump dogs ‘dull’ DeSantis ahead of potential 2024 matchup,” axios.com January 16, 2022