2024 Presidential Election

Coverage of the 2024 Republican presidential campaign and the presidential general election.
The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. These are stories from the 2022 midterm election.
Although at first glance the headline may look like one of those Babylon Bee stories, a satirical news outlet, it is instead real. The Haley camp suffered a crushing defeat to “none of these candidates” Tuesday night in Nevada’s GOP primary. While Nevada still allows for a Republican primary, there are no delegates rewarded in […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) led over 60 House Republican cosponsors to support a resolution stating that former President Donald Trump (R) “did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.” In a press conference announcing the bill, Rep. Gaetz stated that state governments such as Colorado should not be able to “interfere with […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has sent a letter to the Georgia State Bar General Counsel Paula Frederick to discuss District Attorney Fani Willis and Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade for their “potential violations of rules of professional conduct and potential criminal acts.” The letter asks if the Georgia State Bar plans to initiate a “comprehensive review” […]
In an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders (I-VT) was asked about the appeal of former President Donald Trump (R) in the United States. Senator Sanders’ response was through the lens of his supporters. He said that not all Trump voters are a “racist or a sexist […]
NAPLES, FL—In a press conference Monday morning, Gov. DeSantis outlined the "weakness" of President Biden and the desire for fiscal responsibility and holding Washington accountable. "Weakness invites aggression, and Biden has been weak since the day he took office. He gave Iran a lifeline with massive reliefs and sanctions, of course, they're going to use […]
Former President Trump maintains a strong lead over competitor Nikki Haley, according to new polling, going into the all-important South Carolina Primary. After a big win in New Hampshire, the Trump campaign comes into the Palmetto State with a great deal of momentum. The former president beat out ambassador and former South Carolina Governor Nikki […]
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has vowed to remain in the 2024 GOP primary despite two straight losses. Even one of her donors, Andy Sabin, has recently called on her to drop out. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) offered insight into the development in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, reiterating that Republicans should unite behind Donald […]
Former President Donald Trump overwhelmingly won the New Hampshire primary against the remaining Republican competitor Nikki Haley, with many now saying the primary process is effectively over. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) discussed the victory and where Trump goes from here in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying the sheer enthusiasm of the former President's base will […]
Much like it has been the case with one stroke of Governor Ron DeSantis’s veto pen, a legislative measure that would pay for former President Donald Trump’s legal bills, and the legal bills of any future political statewide candidates, was nixed, or withdrawn from consideration in the Florida Senate. Fresh off of his withdrawal from […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential election last Sunday, endorsing Donald Trump. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) said he was "happy" to have Gov. DeSantis back in Florida during an appearance on Fox Business's Big Money Show and that he also wants to see him more involved in the state legislature. "I think he needs […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new Florida bill would create a $5 million "Freedom Fighters Fund" to pay former President Donald Trump's legal fees, who currently faces 91 felony counts. Backed by the state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, the money would come from fees paid by candidates running for office and restored with voluntary donations when a […]
Republicans argue that DeSantis stepping down is a win heading into election season, warning that it will fast-forward the “extinction” of Florida's Democratic Party.
It wasn’t long after decisively losing the Iowa Caucus election to former President Donald Trump, that Governor Ron DeSantis dropped out of the 2024 Republican presidential primary race. Many political pundits believed that New Hampshire could have been Gov. DeSantis’s final “Alamo” stand against the former president, but DeSantis surprised everyone by abruptly announcing was […]
It was only a matter of time before Governor Ron DeSantis came to his senses and dropped out of the 2024 Republican presidential primary race and endorsed former President Donald Trump. As polls show him severely lagging in New Hampshire, Nevada, and North Carolina, Gov. DeSantis decided to drop out of the race. It was […]
With the 2024 election season looming, US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) will be forced to defend his seat for the first time since his election to the Senate in 2018. The Senator has just secured the endorsement of the Florida Realtors. The Florida Realtors is the biggest professional trade association in the state with more […]
Concerns about the weaponization of government by the Biden Administration have reentered the spotlight as recent evidence suggested Florida was disproportionately subject to Medicaid audits starting in 2023 when Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) began his Presidential campaign for 2024. According to National Review, the nonprofit watchdog Government Accountability & Oversight obtained over 3,000 pages of emails […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- Watchdog group Defend Florida held a press conference Wednesday afternoon, advocating for tighter election security and elimination of voter fraud. Florida Republican lawmakers Rep. Rick Roth and Rep. Doug Bankson were among the speakers, highlighting 8 bills this session designed to protect elections. "We don't have ballot security in the state of […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- In two exclusive interviews with The Floridian, Democrat Sen. Shevrin Jones and Republican Rep. Alex Rizo responded to Gov. Ron DeSantis' 30 point loss at the Iowa Caucus. As Democrats point at America's rejection of the Governor, Republicans are determined to present a unified front. "My hope is that we as Republicans […]
