Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a Freedom Blueprint event in Des Moines, Iowa, last week amid rising expectations that he will run for president in 2024. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis , a likely 2024 Republican presidential candidate, said Monday evening the U.S. shouldn’t necessarily help defend Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and instead focus its resources on issues closer to home. The statement was in response to a questionnaire Mr. Carlson’s show sent to all major prospective GOP presidential candidates.

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