Title: When Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump Were Political Allies When people think of Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump today, they likely picture two Republican politicians with differing opinions. However, what many people may not know is that before they were rivals, they were actually friendly political allies. Let's take a look back at their history together. It all started in 2016 when Ron DeSantis was running for Congress in Florida. Donald Trump was also running for president at the time, and the two met at a rally in Daytona Beach. According to a New York Times article, DeSantis introduced himself to Trump and they quickly hit it off. Trump was impressed by DeSantis' background as a former Navy JAG officer and Yale Law School graduate. DeSantis went on to endorse Trump in his presidential bid, and the two continued to work together. In 2017, DeSantis helped Trump pass a bill that aimed to crack down on corruption in the Veterans Affairs department. Trump praised DeSantis during a bill signing ceremony, calling him a "very special man." Their friendship didn't stop there. Trump even tweeted his support for DeSantis' bid for Florida governor in 2018, saying he was a "great congressman." However, their relationship started to shift when DeSantis began distancing himself from Trump's policies and rhetoric. In a 2019 interview with CNN, DeSantis said that he didn't agree with all of Trump's tweets and that he wished he would "tweet a little bit less." By 2021, their once-friendly relationship had turned into a political rivalry. DeSantis was being talked about as a potential presidential candidate for 2024, and Trump was making it clear that he didn't want any Republicans challenging him for the nomination. It's interesting to look back at how DeSantis and Trump's relationship has evolved over the years. From political allies to rivals, it's clear that their friendship was based on mutual respect and admiration. Who knows what the future holds for these two politicians, but one thing is for sure – their history together is worth remembering. Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump were once political allies before they became presidential rivals. This article explores their past friendship.
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