Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is leaving the door open to another presidential run, signaling he may again seek the White House in 2028 as he reflected on his 2024 bid and his familys recent health struggles.
Appearing on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," DeSantis was asked directly whether he would mount another national campaign and declined to shut down the prospect. According to Fox News, the governor responded, "Well see," before arguing that the dynamics of the 2024 race were shaped almost entirely by President Donald Trumps presence at the top of the ticket.
DeSantis maintained that, absent Trump, he would have consolidated the Republican base and emerged as the clear favorite among conservative voters. "I think that in 24, like in Iowa, the people that voted for Trump, if he wasnt running, I wouldve gotten like 90% of those people," he said, underscoring his belief that the MAGA movement would have largely migrated to his camp.
He stressed that the voters he courted were firmly on the right and looking for a consistent conservative standard-bearer. "They were conservative voters, right? They didnt want the non-conservative, they wanted me," the governor asserted.
"The timing didnt work out, obviously, for that," DeSantis added, suggesting that Trumps decision to run again effectively froze the field for many Republican primary voters. "You just got to see what happens," he said, hinting that future political opportunities may align more favorably with his ambitions.
His current term as governor expires in January 2027, giving him a clear runway to consider a 2028 presidential campaign. That contest is already expected to feature heavyweight conservative figures such as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, setting up a potentially crowded but ideologically robust primary.
DeSantis exited the 2024 race after a disappointing national showing, despite placing second in the Iowa caucuses. He ultimately finished third in the Republican primary behind Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, a result that underscored Trumps continued dominance within the GOP.
The governor also used the Hannity appearance to speak candidly about his wife Casey DeSantis battle with breast cancer, a fight that resonated with many families facing similar trials. Floridas first lady was diagnosed in 2021 and declared cancer-free in 2022, a turnaround DeSantis described with evident relief.
"She wanted to get the scan And so, I told her, I said, Alright listen, I think youre fine, I think youre worrying for nothing, but lets set up and get it done," he said, recalling the moment their lives were upended by the diagnosis. DeSantis recounted how his wife insisted, "you gotta take this," when the doctor called with the results.
"The doctor was like, 'Listen, shes not gonna die. Were gonna be able to treat this, but it is positive for breast cancer," DeSantis explained, describing the mix of fear and guarded optimism that followed. For conservatives who see DeSantis as a leading post-Trump standard-bearer, his blend of policy focus, personal resilience, and openness to a 2028 run will keep him firmly in the national conversation, and viewers are being directed to watch his full exchange with Sean Hannity on YouTube or Spotify.
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