4 takeaways from Ron DeSantis’s 2024 launch

Ron DeSantis launched his presidential campaign Wednesday, signaling the prospect of at least a somewhat competitive primary in 2024.

The Florida governor, who polls suggest is the only potentially serious impediment to former president Donald Trump in the GOP nominating contest right now, made his announcement alongside Elon Musk on Twitter Spaces, in an event marred by technical difficulties.

He joins declared candidates that include Trump, former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and others, and he could soon be joined by former vice president Mike Pence and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu.

Below are takeaways from the launch.