DeSantis' full support for Trump: a call for continuity and Republican unity

In a speech during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis openly endorsed the current President of the United States, Donald Trump, ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. DeSantis stated that the country needs a "commander in chief 24/7" and that Joe Biden, the current Democratic president, is not fit to lead the nation. This statement adds to the Republican campaign rhetoric that seeks to discredit Biden's ability to hold the presidency. During his speech, DeSantis called on voters to support Trump, whom he described as someone who has been "demonized, persecuted, and almost lost his life." He referenced the recent assassination attempt against Trump during a rally, where he was injured in the ear, emphasizing the need to protect both the president and the nation from possible threats. Governor DeSantis, who was previously ridiculed by Trump, appeared on this occasion as a staunch defender of the president and his administration. His speech was filled with conservative ideology and aimed primarily at the Republican party base, highlighting policies such as the fight against irregular migration and criticism of the left for alleged indoctrination in schools. In contrast to the previous speaker, Nikki Haley, who sought to appeal to moderate and undecided voters, DeSantis chose to reinforce the conservative and pro-Trump message. By highlighting the policies implemented in Florida during his tenure, DeSantis sought to convince Republicans of the importance of keeping Donald Trump in the presidency, arguing that the country needs to continue on the path laid out by the current president. At a crucial moment in the electoral campaign, with increasing political polarization in the United States, DeSantis positions himself as a key ally of Trump and a defender of his policies. His speech at the Republican convention reflects the party's strategy to unite around the current president and present Joe Biden as a candidate incapable of effectively leading the country. DeSantis's rhetoric and public support for Trump demonstrate the importance of unity within the Republican party to face the elections. By calling to vote for Trump and to maintain the continuity of his presidency, the Governor of Florida joins the president's reelection campaign, thus marking his position within the conservative political spectrum and his commitment to the Republican agenda at a crucial moment for the nation's future.