After a disappointing outcome in Iowa and even worse results forecast for this week's Primary in New Hampshire, Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign Sunday and endorsed former President Donald Trump.
It didn't take long for Sunshine State politicians to weigh in.
— House Speaker Paul Renner: "There is no greater Governor in America than Ron DeSantis. I am proud to have fought alongside him to achieve major policy victories, and I look forward to his continued leadership for our great state of Florida and our country. The 2024 presidential election will be one of the most consequential in our lifetime.
"Do we continue on the path toward an economic recession and failed foreign policies under President Joe Biden, or do we take back control of our nation under the Republican values that have made our country the envy of the world? It's time for us to unite and support Donald J. Trump as our nominee for President of the United States."
— Sen. Blaise Ingoglia: "For years, I've had a front row seat watching America's Governor Ron DeSantis remake both Florida's political and policy landscape. Nobody has been more transformational in doing so. Ron DeSantis is a national leader when it comes to cutting taxes, creating jobs, stopping illegal immigration, protecting our children, and protecting our freedoms and our elections.
"Although this is not his time, I have all the confidence in his ability and his passion to continue fighting not only for Floridians, but for the greatness that is the United States of America. Our country is in crisis — rampant inflation, lower wages, a disastrous crisis at the border and numerous foreign policy failures. As a party, we must unite behind President Donald J. Trump."
— Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez: "Gov. DeSantis did the right thing in supporting Donald Trump's candidacy after suspending his race. As a party, we need to unite behind the candidate who will put our country back on the right path. Gov. DeSantis has done a great job as our Governor and I look forward to our continued success as a state under his leadership."
Rep. Anna Eskamani: "Ron DeSantis, a man who build his entire campaign on attacking & demonizing already marginalized communities, has finally suspended his failing Presidential campaign. As Floridians we will be stuck (with him) until 2026 so continue to hold him accountable & demand better for FL."
— Rep. Spencer Roach: "I can't begin to imagine how difficult this decision must have been for Gov. DeSantis. I thank him for his courage in presenting voters with the opportunity to elect a proven conservative fighter with a track record of winning to be our standard bearer, and I am in awe of the tremendous sacrifice made by Casey and their young family.
"While I am certainly disappointed, I am proud to have knocked doors in a blizzard for Ron DeSantis, and would do it again. He will have my continued support as we work together to keep Florida a beacon of freedom for the rest of the nation."
— Former Rep. Joe Saunders: "After two years of holding Floridians hostage to his brazen political ambition and with a message buoyed (by) nearly $300 million, Ron DeSantis was rejected by 3 out of 4 Iowa voters. It's time for Tallahassee legislators to divorce DeSantis."
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "Ron DeSantis's presidential campaign is a dead, rotten carcass on the side of the road. Florida Democrats have spent the last year making sure that voters from Iowa to New Hampshire and everywhere in between know exactly how Ron has failed the people of Florida.
"His ridiculous obsession with the presidency has had real consequences here, from his refusal to address our property insurance and affordability crises to the effects of his made-up culture wars. Ron's campaign was dead on arrival. His lack of people skills and political instincts — not to mention complete inability to surround himself with a competent team — finally brought him to the most predictable place we could imagine: a whimper of an ending almost as embarrassing as his failure to launch in May."
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This is a developing story and will be updated. Jacob Ogles contributed to this report.
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