Turmoil threatens DeSantis campaign

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) stares down a critical contest in next month’s Iowa caucuses, new reports signal strains and struggles within his political machine. 

Over the weekend, a Washington Post report detailed a string of recent firings, exits and tumult within the DeSantis-aligned super PAC Never Back Down. 

Hours later, a top strategist for the super PAC resigned. 

And on Monday, the nonprofit watchdog Campaign Legal Center filed a complaint alleging DeSantis, his campaign and Never Back Down illegally coordinated in violation of federal campaign finance laws.