Ron DeSantis: Here's why Donald Trump should be worried about his rival for US President

At the end of next year, the USA will once again hold elections for the next President. Current President Joe Biden is one of the candidates who will be running again for the Democrats, while among the Republicans, former President Donald Trump is considered the most promising candidate. At least, for the time being...

As reported by Die Welt, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and ZDF, there is another Republican who has now officially announced his candidacy in the next Presidential election. And he could become a serious competitor for Trump within the party.

Competition for Trump from within his own ranks

The governor of the U.S. state of Florida, Ron DeSantis, now wants to assert himself in the primaries for the candidacy against his former mentor Donald Trump. DeSantis, a former congressman, has held the office of governor of Florida since 2019 and previously studied history and law at the elite universities of Yale and Harvard.

DeSantis has so far made a name for himself with his predominantly right-wing policies, with which he wants to win over particularly conservative voters. Above all, he wants to take action against 'woke culture', which he has so far made all too clear with his slogan 'Florida is where woke goes to die'.

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DeSantis as an attractive Trump alternative

In addition, DeSantis is taking a firm stand against left-wing politics, which is being built up from the right as the enemy image par excellence. Overall, the Republican sees himself as a better alternative to Trump, who has increasingly drawn attention to himself with scandals. DeSantis shares similar views to his party colleague, but is generally seen as more controlled and considered.

This point could give him an advantage. But perhaps more critical is his fairly young age compared to his fellow candidates. At just 44-years-old, he clearly sets himself apart from 76-year-old Trump and 80-year-old Biden. Currently, Trump is still ahead in the Republican polls - whether this will change and whether there will be a President DeSantis in the end remains to be seen.

This article has been translated from Gentside DE.

Sources used:

Welt: 'US-Republikaner DeSantis will bei Präsidentenwahl antreten'

ZDF: 'Hardliner aus Florida: Wie tickt Trumps Konkurrent Ron DeSantis?'

Süddeutsche Zeitung: 'Präsidentschaftswahl in den USA: Jetzt hat Trump einen echten Herausforderer'

DieFaktenSeite.de: '30 Fakten über Donald Trump'