Not too long ago, the pro-crypto Republican presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis, was closing in on Donald Trump in the polls. Not anymore.
As recently as February 19, DeSantis was fighting for first place with Trump. But ever since then, the gulf between the Florida Governor and the recently indicted former President has widened. The candidate is one of the most pro-crypto in the race. On July 31, DeSantis vowed to end the government’s war on Bitcoin at a New Hampshire economic policy event. He has also taken a strong stance on CBDCs, banning them in the state of Florida.
The DeSantis Campaign Has Never Looked so Bad
In a bid to reboot his presidential run, DeSantis has brought in James Uthmeier, his longtime chief of staff, to become his new campaign manager. Uthmeier previously headed the governor’s office as DeSantis became a star of the culture war and a genuine threat to his former boss.
Before becoming chief of…
