In this 33-second clip, former President Donald Trump draws attention to Governor DeSantis' declining poll numbers.
Trump asserts, "If they don't like DeSanctimonious now, they won't like him any better six months from now with the start of primary season. The more people get to know him, the lower his polls are going. He's now in the mid-teens and falling fast."
According to a recent survey conducted by Kaplan Strategies, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy is now tied for second place with Governor DeSantis in a 2024 primary poll. The survey, released on Thursday, reveals that "both candidates claimed the support of 12 percent of likely GOP voters, coming second to President Donald Trump, who maintains a dominant 48 percent lead."
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Trump further asserts, "He will soon not be number two. He deserves it. He's a very disloyal person. Make America Great Again, thank you very much."
July 23, 2023
While Governor DeSantis has garnered a favorable rating of 59 percent among GOP voters, there are growing uncertainties about his presidential credentials and his statements regarding Trump. The pollsters note, "Despite DeSantis' favorable rating, Kaplan suggests that Ramaswamy may have the potential for a higher ceiling, as he is less well-known amongst Republican voters, with a 27 percent Uncertain rate."
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The report emphasizes the unwavering support President Trump enjoys within the GOP, despite the crowded field challenging him. Trump boasts a combined 69 percent favorability rating, leaving little room for uncertainty.
Other candidates, such as South Carolina senator Tim Scott, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, and former vice president Mike Pence, trail behind the top three contenders with 5 percent support. Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley follows at 3 percent, former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson at 1 percent, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum with no support.
Looking ahead, political analyst Kaplan predicts that lower-tier candidates will likely drop off, and their voters will either return to Trump or rally behind rising stars like Ramaswamy or DeSantis.