Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is disputing media reports that he is preparing a 2028 presidential campaign after GOP losses in the midterms. Multiple outlets reference reporting that he has spoken to national consultants and that a super PAC connected to him has started fundraising.
In response, DeSantis denies that he has taken those steps. Fox News and other reports describe him accusing The Washington Post of fabricating claims that he reached out to consultants. ABC News adds context that, around the midterms, DeSantis increased media appearances and discussed what went wrong for Republicans, though sources say he has not made a final decision on a 2028 run.
Across coverage, the central point is the dispute between claims of early campaign activity and DeSantis’s denials. The outlets agree on the broader timeline—post-midterms and approaching 2028—but differ on what is presented as evidence, including whether any fundraising or consultant outreach has already begun.
