News Trump vs. DeSantis in 2024? USA TODAY/Suffolk poll shows Florida Republicans prefer their governor September 21, 2022 Susan Page, USA TODAY Comments Off on Trump vs. DeSantis in 2024? USA TODAY/Suffolk poll shows Florida Republicans prefer their governor In a hypothetical 2024 GOP primary in Florida, DeSantis leads Trump 48%-40%. It's a reversal from January when Trump led in a USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll.