Trump tweet: DeSantis showed courage in Florida governor win
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis put his thanks squarely where it was due after declaring victory in Florida's governor election: with President Donald Trump.
He said Trump's support made all the difference in his defeat of Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, who was hoping to be Florida's first black governor and the first Democrat elected governor since 1994.
"I'd like to thank our president for standing by me, for standing by me when it wasn't necessarily the smart thing," DeSantis said after the vote count gave him the edge. "Mr. President, I look forward to working with you to advance Florida's priorities.