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Donald Trump calls Ron DeSantis an ingrate with 'no personal charisma and a ...

Donald Trump is said to have branded Ron DeSantis a 'dull' charisma free-zone as rumors swirl the former president is angry the popular Florida governor hasn't said that he won't challenge Trump for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.

Sources close to the former president who have recently talked to him about DeSantis said Trump has grown increasingly irked by DeSantis in recent months, with Trump beginning to voice his frustrations to those in his inner circle.

'In the context of the 2024 election, he usually gives DeSantis a pop in the nose in the middle of that type of conversation,' said a source who recently spoke to Trump about DeSantis. 

'He says DeSantis has no personal charisma and has a dull personality,' the source added. 

Trump and DeSantis are pictured at a Florida rally in November 2019. The former president is now said to be bashing the popular Florida governor behind his back, with speculation mounting that the two men could face-off for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination

Trump and DeSantis are pictured at a Florida rally in November 2019. The former president is now said to be bashing the popular Florida governor behind his back, with speculation mounting that the two men could face-off for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination 

The two are among the most popular Republican figures in the country, and with Trump eyeing another presidential run in 2024, many political pundits believe he is irritated by DeSantis' interest in running against him and his growing popularity. 

Trump is said to be further annoyed that DeSantis hasn't come out to say he wouldn't run against the former president if he did opt to launch another White House bid. 

Trump hasn't actually announced his own bid, and isn't expected to do so until early next year. 

Those close to the former president say they expect him to launch a second White House run - but also admit Trump may choose to act as a 'kingmaker' for the next presidential candidate instead. 

The source, who was not named or identified, said they have heard Trump regularly criticize DeSantis on more than one occasion.  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addresses a joint session of a legislative session, January 11, 2022, in Tallahassee, Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addresses a joint session of a legislative session, January 11, 2022, in Tallahassee, Florida

The root of Trump's ire towards DeSantis appears to stem from the face that the Florida governor 'won't say he won't run [in 2024]. ... The others have stated pretty clearly they won't challenge him,' the source went on to say. 

'Trump has been telling a range of aides a version of, he isn't getting the deference from DeSantis

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