With dueling rallies, Trump and DeSantis give glimpse of what 2024 presidential showdown could look like

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held dueling rallies in Florida over the weekend — a preview of what a presidential primary showdown could look like in 2024. 

Trump, who is not on any ballot, has been encouraging his supporters to vote for Republican candidates this midterm election, including Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. But as he did so at a rally over the weekend, he also touted himself ahead of another possible White House run, which he has teased for weeks. 

During a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania, the former president also touted his poll numbers within the party and introduced a new nickname for his potential 2024 rival: "Ron DeSanctimonious."