The Florida governor was due to be in South Carolina on Monday, but stayed in the Sunshine State to help prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia.
Ron DeSantis temporarily paused his 2024 presidential campaign in order to be in Florida to help the Sunshine State prepare for a tropical storm, but his team has denied suggestions he is dropping out of the race altogether.
The Florida governor was due to be in South Carolina on Monday as part of his White House campaign bid, but returned to Florida over the weekend to give a press conference on Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to make landfall in Florida sometime Wednesday morning.
During the Sunday press conference, DeSantis confirmed that he would be staying in the state to help with the emergency plans.
« We’re locked in on this, we’re going to get this job done, » DeSantis said. When asked if he’s canceling his scheduled campaign events, the governor replied: « I am here, I am here. » DeSantis’ campaign team has been contacted for further comment.
DeSantis’ wife, Casey DeSantis, who has joined the 2024 hopeful in several of his campaign stops, attended a town hall in Kershaw and a barbecue hosted by South Carolina Rep.
