Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is making strategic cuts to his campaign staff in an effort to reduce operating expenses and regain momentum in the race. The Florida governor has let go of a small number of paid staffers involved in event planning, with the possibility of them joining a pro-DeSantis super PAC. While DeSantis has raised more money than his Republican rivals, he has struggled to gain traction in the polls due to opposition from former President Donald Trump and lingering doubts about his policies and readiness for the national stage.
DeSantis’s spokesperson, Andrew Romeo, acknowledged the staff cuts but remained optimistic about the campaign’s future. He emphasized that Americans are rallying behind DeSantis and his plan to reverse President Joe Biden’s failures. Romeo also mentioned the importance of building a nimble and candidate-driven campaign to defeat Biden and his substantial financial backing.
Despite the optimistic outlook, some members of DeSantis’s team privately recognize that the strategies that worked in his successful reelection campaign in Florida may not translate well at the national level. As a result, DeSantis is branching out and seeking media opportunities beyond conservative outlets. He will host a press conference and is scheduled to sit down with CNN’s Jake Tapper, marking a departure from his previous preference for conservative media interviews.
These changes in staffing and strategy come just two months after DeSantis launched his presidential campaign. However, Trump, who currently holds a lead over DeSantis and other Republican contenders, has already expressed confidence in his victory, even suggesting that he may not participate in the upcoming debate.
To have a realistic chance at securing the GOP nomination and stopping Trump’s momentum, DeSantis and his team understand the importance of winning the Iowa caucuses on January 15th. Without a clear victory in this crucial contest, they fear that Trump could become an unstoppable force throughout the primary season. Despite the financial advantages of DeSantis’s campaign over his rivals, his latest quarterly filing reveals some cause for concern. While he raised an impressive $20 million in the first six weeks, he also spent nearly $8 million during the same period, leaving his campaign with $12.2 million at the end of June. Additionally, a significant portion of the funds is designated for the general election and cannot be used in the primary.
However, there is some good news for DeSantis. A pro-DeSantis super PAC, separate from the campaign, has raised a staggering $130 million since its launch, with more than half of the funds coming from a state-level political committee previously controlled by DeSantis. This super PAC, known as Never Back Down, has been actively investing in building pro-DeSantis infrastructure across early primary states and Super Tuesday states.
While DeSantis faces challenges and criticism from Trump’s supporters, the race is far from over. The upcoming press conference and media appearances, along with the support of the super PAC, provide opportunities for DeSantis to regain momentum and strengthen his position as a viable alternative to Trump in the GOP primary.
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