Overview
- Ron DeSantis said he has plenty of time to seek the presidency, pointing to 2028 or later as realistic options during remarks at the Milken Institute.
- He said he will stay active as Florida governor through January 2027 and will weigh next steps after his term ends.
- DeSantis stressed he plans to “run through the tape” in his current job and said he still has priorities he wants to complete in office.
- He noted that many people pitch him on different roles, yet he said President Donald Trump has not offered him a position.
- He argued that his name recognition fuels speculation about his next move more than for Republicans who have never held elected office.