Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking steps to prepare for a possible 2024 White House bid, as former President Donald Trump takes to the campaign trail.

In his first major campaign swing since leaving office, Trump took aim at DeSantis, accusing him of trying to “rewrite history” on his Covid-19 record. Trump also warned DeSantis that running for the White House in 2024 would be “a great act of disloyalty”.

The comments have prompted many to question the Governor’s strategy for a potential White House run. A reader opinion piece from the Chicago Tribune suggests that DeSantis is taking an “odd route” to the Republican nomination.

DeSantis has yet to comment on Trump’s remarks, but his advisors have said he is confident in his record and will continue to focus on the issues that matter most to Floridians.

It remains to be seen whether DeSantis will decide to make a bid for the White House in 2024, but with Trump back on the campaign trail, it’s sure to be a contentious race.