Ron DeSantis, with the state Legislature convening for their 2023 session and DeSantis traveling to the early presidential nominating state of Iowa -- though he's played down chatter about a White House bid. The defamation bill would also narrow the scope of who is considered a "public figure." This law would need to be changed for DeSantis to stay on as governor of Florida if he decides to run for president. DeSantis has publicly shrugged off the repeated questions about a 2024 campaign, but observers say his style bolsters that possibility. Florida Legislature's agenda this session may offer clue to a DeSantis 2024 bid originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News March 07, 2023 17:45 UTC