Ron DeSantis visits Boston and receives $500,000 in presidential campaign donations

Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis was in Boston on Monday to file for the Massachusetts GOP primary. During his visit he attended multiple fundraisers where he received over $500,000 in donations for his 2024 Republican presidential campaign.

There was an afternoon fundraiser hosted by Brian Shortsleeve, who managed the MBTA under former Gov. Charlie Baker. The evening event was hosted by entrepreneur and ex-congressional candidate Rick Green.

DeSantis will need to work hard to convince donors to invest in his campaign, as early polls are showing Trump with a significant lead in Massachusetts and across the country.

Below is a video DeSantis posted on social media announcing that he is officially on the ballot in Massachusetts.

Just signed the paperwork — we are officially on the ballot for the Massachusetts primary in March.

We’re going to put in the work and get it done! pic.twitter.com/8VOd9GjEny

— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) October 23, 2023