What DeSantis’ presidential campaign launch on Twitter means for GOP media

May. 24, 2023 Politics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches his long-expected presidential campaign on Twitter alongside Elon Musk. The move signals a shift in the conservative media landscape.

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Guest:

Ben Smith - editor-in-chief of Semafor - @BuzzFeedBen

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel

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