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‘Stay tuned’: Gov. DeSantis hints at presidential run announcement

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis could announce a run for the White House soon.

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DeSantis told reporters Thursday in Panama City to “stay tuned” for an announcement.

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“You’ll get there one way or another very soon, so you just have to do it,” DeSantis said. “But, I’m not going to short-circuit any of the good work that we’ve done, I mean I want to make sure we’re thorough about doing that.”

ABC News has reported that DeSantis could launch an exploratory committee for a presidential run this month, and officially announce his candidacy in June.

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