OnPolitics: DeSantis unveils border plan, targets Trump. Is it enough?

Before he can run again Biden, he needs to beat Trump

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Mon Jun 26 2023 Hey there, OnPolitics readers. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is ramping up his rhetoric in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. While unveiling his border security plan, DeSantis amped up his critiques of former President Donald Trump, who remains the GOP front-runner. A hit on Trump: DeSantis appeared to criticized Trump during a speech in south Texas, saying that leaders of "both parties" are always "chirping" about problems on the border, but "never getting the job done." DeSantis' immigration agenda: While the Florida governor agrees with Trump on many immigration policies, including ending birthright citizenship, he also proposed items he thinks Trump left undone. DeSantis included the completion of the border wall with Mexico and more aggressive moves against drug cartels in his policy plan. The bottom line: Before DeSantis can run against President Joe Biden, he has to catch Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. As DeSantis gave his border speech on this morning, the Real Clear Politics website's average of polls put DeSantis at 21.5% among potential Republican voters, well behind Trump at 52.1%. Keep reading: DeSantis immigration plan would end birthright citizenship, finish border wall − and counter Biden, Trump What happened between Trump and Pence? Differences finally on display Now that Mike Pence is running against his former boss for president, will he start taking more credit for his role in the Trump administration? READ MORE Advertisement Nancy Pelosi calls for term limits for Supreme Court justices "We have a body, chosen for life, never have to run for office, nominated, confirmed for life with no accountability," Pelosi said. READ MORE GOP lawmaker calls out Donald Trump over classified documents "You don't show our attack plans on Iran to people," said U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska. READ MORE Can Putin keep his grip on power? Coup attempt dials up the pressure For Vladimir Putin, the rebellion by Wagner group mercenaries revealed "cracks that weren't there before," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. READ MORE DeSantis draws backlash over town hall that competes with Trump event The dueling visits displeased some members of the New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback