Ron DeSantis Denies Report of 2028 Presidential Bid
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has vehemently rejected a recent report from The Washington Post suggesting that he is preparing a campaign for the 2028 presidential election. In a statement on social media platform X, DeSantis labeled the report as baseless and called it “fabricated.”
“The Washington Post is fabricating this out of whole cloth,” DeSantis stated. “I have not reached out to anybody about running for anything.” He further criticized the publication, claiming it was merely a “pathetic attempt to garner clicks,” and emphasized the use of unnamed sources in their reporting.
The Washington Post’s article cited anonymous insiders who alleged that DeSantis has begun consultations with political strategists concerning a potential presidential run. This speculation follows DeSantis’ unsuccessful campaign for the presidency in 2024, after which he is term-limited as governor until 2026.
Political Landscape and Speculation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference on May 1, 2025, at the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations office in Miramar, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Furthermore, it was reported that a super PAC linked to DeSantis recently initiated fundraising efforts, adding to the speculation regarding his political future. While interacting with users on social media, DeSantis expressed skepticism about the motivations behind the report, suggesting the possibility that consultants might be leveraging his name for publicity.
Context of Recent Political Events
The discourse around DeSantis’ potential candidacy comes in the wake of significant losses for the Republican Party in the recent midterm elections, where the party lost majority control in both Congressional chambers, alongside several long-held districts. In contrast, Florida emerged as a stronghold for the GOP, with Republican Byron Donalds securing the governor’s office.
“This is close to an extinction-level event for Republicans,” DeSantis noted, underscoring Florida’s status as the sole state among the ten most populous ones with Republican governance following the elections.
Previous Campaign and Future Possibilities
Gov. Ron DeSantis addresses reporters after his State of the State address on March 4, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Having previously suspended his 2024 presidential campaign after the Iowa caucuses and subsequently endorsing Donald Trump, DeSantis has left the door open for a future bid. As he prepares to exit office in January, the political landscape in Florida and the broader GOP will undoubtedly remain pivotal in shaping his decisions.
Fox News Digital has sought comments from both DeSantis’ office and The Washington Post regarding this developing story.
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Contributions to this report were made by Fox News Digital’s Charles Creitz.
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