On May 24, 2023, Ron DeSantis, the 46th and current governor of Florida, announced his candidacy for the 2024 United States presidential election. He formerly sought the Republican Party nomination in its 2024 presidential primaries. On January 21, 2024, DeSantis suspended his campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump.
DeSantis's international visits were considered to improve his credentials on foreign policy
DeSantis in West Des Moines, Iowa, January 9, 2024.
The Courage to Be Free
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The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival is a non-fiction book authored by Florida governor Ron DeSantis and published by HarperCollins in 2023. A self-described memoir, The Courage to Be Free is DeSantis's second book, following Dreams from Our Founding Fathers: First Principles in the Age of Obama (2011). The Courage to be Free outlines DeSantis's political philosophy and positions.
DeSantis discusses his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida in The Courage to Be Free.