Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will declare his candidature for president during a Twitter Spaces conversation with CEO Elon Musk.

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The discussion will be chaired by software entrepreneur and DeSantis supporter David Sacks and will be featured on Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET.

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Elon Musk's presence in DeSantis' campaign debut gives it an unexpected twist and gives him access to a sizable online audience.

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DeSantis' problem will be competing for attention with former President Donald Trump, who is running in the 2024 elections.

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The announcement takes place while high-end fundraisers for DeSantis are gathering in Miami.

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Participation by Musk in the announcement is viewed by the DeSantis team as a resounding show of support.

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DeSantis' decision to use Twitter Spaces, an audio-only streaming technology, adds a dimension of unpredictability.

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Musk, who has criticized the administration, voted for President Biden in 2020 and has a strong Republican following on Twitter.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will declare his candidature for president during a Twitter Spaces conversation with CEO Elon Musk.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will declare his candidature for president during a Twitter Spaces conversation with CEO Elon Musk.

The discussion will be chaired by software entrepreneur and DeSantis supporter David Sacks and will be featured on Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET.

Elon Musk's presence in DeSantis' campaign debut gives it an unexpected twist and gives him access to a sizable online audience.

DeSantis' problem will be competing for attention with former President Donald Trump, who is running in the 2024 elections.

The announcement takes place while high-end fundraisers for DeSantis are gathering in Miami.

Participation by Musk in the announcement is viewed by the DeSantis team as a resounding show of support.

DeSantis' decision to use Twitter Spaces, an audio-only streaming technology, adds a dimension of unpredictability.

Musk, who has criticized the administration, voted for President Biden in 2020 and has a strong Republican following on Twitter.

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