GOP megadonors looking beyond Trump for 2024 — and they have a favorite

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A new favorite has emerged among possible Republican presidential successors to Donald Trump.

Wealthy GOP donors are lining up behind the 2022 re-election campaign for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is moving past former vice president Mike Pence and other potential contenders should Trump choose to sit out the 2024 presidential race, reported Politico.

“He’s in the top tier, should he choose to run for president,” said Art Pope, a conservative donor and chair of the influential Bradley Foundation. Continue reading.