Ron DeSantis is now an official candidate to become the Republican nominee. He submitted the papers on Wednesday and will participate in a conversation with Elon Musk around midnight.

DeSantis is the candidate of those who believe that Trump cannot win. It may become a self-fulfilling prophecy, but so far voters have rallied around Trump.

DeSantis is a Florida politician and although there are many who eventually know him, he is still characterised by relatively low recognition across the country.