Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential bid on Twitter

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will officially declare his 2024 presidential bid in a virtual event alongside Twitter boss Elon Musk on Wednesday. The conversation will take place on Twitter Spaces at 6:00 PM local time. Following the chat between DeSantis and Musk, the DeSantis campaign is expected to release an official launch video. 

DeSantis, 44, is widely regarded as the leading contender for the Republican Party’s nomination and a primary rival to former president Donald Trump. However, Trump still holds a significant lead in the national opinion polls.

The Republican primary elections will begin in February next year, allowing voters to choose the candidate who will face off against Joe Biden for the 2024 presidential election.