Opinion | What Ron DeSantis could gain by announcing his presidential bid on Twitter

Once upon a time, conservatives were furious with Twitter. This would be around the time the social media platform kicked off then-President Donald Trump in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

But ever since Elon Musk bought Twitter, it has become even more welcoming of conservatives. Case in point: Guess where Ron DeSantis is going to announce he is running for president?

NBC News’ Dasha Burns and Matt Dixon report that the Florida Republican governor will announce his candidacy on Twitter tonight during a conversation with Musk. DeSantis and Musk will talk on Twitter Spaces at 6 p.m. Eastern.

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