Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently had a meeting in Miami that lasted for several hours. The meeting, which took place on Sunday, was the first time the two had spoken since DeSantis withdrew from the GOP primary in January. This meeting was organized by Steve Witkoff, a close friend of Trump and a luxury real estate developer, at the request of DeSantis. The details of the meeting were first reported by The Washington Post.
Witkoff is organizing a fundraiser in Miami for Trump next Sunday, as reported by CNN after obtaining a copy of the invite. DeSantis, as per two sources familiar with the details, mentioned at an appreciation retreat earlier this month that he would assist in fundraising for Trump.
Following his failed White House bid, DeSantis endorsed Trump in the Republican primary, but he has not appeared with the presumptive GOP nominee at any campaign events since.
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The meeting between Trump and DeSantis has sparked speculation about their political futures. Some believe that DeSantis is positioning himself to be Trump's successor, while others believe that Trump is trying to keep DeSantis on his side as he faces potential legal challenges. The fundraising event organized by Witkoff could further strengthen the relationship between the two politicians.
The meeting also highlights the growing influence of Steve Witkoff in Republican politics. Witkoff is a major donor to both Trump and DeSantis, and he has been involved in organizing several high-profile events for the GOP. His role in this meeting suggests that he is playing a key role in shaping the future of the Republican Party.