Analysis: Why Is DeSantis Announcing His Campaign in a Twitter Conversation With Elon Musk?

What has felt probable, then likely, then inevitable, over the course of recent months is finally becoming a reality. According to multiple confirmed reports, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will officially launch his 2024 presidential bid later this evening. We'll analyze his selected method and venue in a moment, but let's first acknowledge that this isn't a rumor. The leak is part of the rollout, confirmed by Team DeSantis' social media accounts, starting within minutes of those reports emerging: 

Also on Tuesday afternoon, Casey DeSantis, the governor's wife, tweeted a Fox...