Matt Dixon is a senior national politics reporter for NBC News, based in Florida.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — In 2018, the Gaylord Palms Resort here just outside of Orlando is where Ron DeSantis’ road to becoming a viable presidential candidate started to come together. Five years later, that same venue might be where it all started to fall apart. DeSantis was running for governor of Florida against Adam Putnam, the heavy favorite in the race backed by the Republican establishment.
Even Saturday's speaking schedule put together by his home state Republican Party seemed stacked against DeSantis. The governor received a mid-afternoon speaking slot, while Trump was the keynote. And between DeSantis and Trump on stage was a series of pro-Trump speakers, including Florida Reps. Byron Donalds and Matt Gaetz, both of whom have formally endorsed Trump.. DeSantis’ campaign was able to fill the room with supporters shortly before his 1:30 p.m. speech.
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