In a recent interview, Roger Stone revealed details about a notable meeting between former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held in Miami. Contrary to some claims that Trump had requested the meeting, Stone’s sources suggest that it was actually DeSantis who sought out the meeting. Stone clarified the purpose and dynamics of this engagement, emphasizing the strategic importance of the discussion for both political figures.
Stone stated, “Donald Trump and his former nemesis, Governor Ron DeSantis met for two hours privately in Miami.” He further explained the discrepancies in public narratives about who initiated the meeting, saying, “It is my understanding that representatives of Governor DeSantis told the Washington Post, who broke this story, that Trump had requested the meeting. Yet, my sources in the Trump camp tell me that’s incorrect, that it was DeSantis who wanted this meeting.”
The discussion was reportedly contentious initially but concluded on a cooperative note, with DeSantis allegedly committing to support Trump’s campaign efforts in Florida. “The meeting may have been somewhat contentious in the beginning, but once they got through that, Governor DeSantis pledged to do whatever he can and whatever is necessary to make sure that President Trump carries Florida,” Stone recounted.
Discussing potential implications for the 2024 presidential ticket, Stone touched on the constitutional nuances involving candidates from the same state, referencing the 12th Amendment: “The 12th amendment of the constitution, while it does not specifically prohibit, uh, two individuals who are legal residents of the same state from being on the ticket for president and vice president. It would however force you to forfeit the electoral college votes of that state.”