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- Trump on Saturday stepped up his criticism of DeSantis as the GOP presidential campaign heats up.
- As he spoke to reporters, the former president took credit for DeSantis' rise: "I got him elected."
- Trump traveled to New Hampshire and South Carolina on Saturday to rally support among Republicans.
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday stepped up his political campaign against Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida — a potential competitor for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination — stating that the Sunshine State leader "won't be leading" in polling and continuing to take credit for the former congressman's political ascent.
After Trump announced his third presidential bid last November, he pretty much went cold on the campaign trail — a rarity for him.