EXCLUSIVE: Republican who publicly backed Trump just moments after meeting DeSantis tells DailyMail.com why he endorsed the former President as he visits Mar-a-Lago with his wife and two children
Rep. Lance Gooden told DailyMail.com why he is supporting Donald Trump over Ron DeSantisafter meeting with the Florida governor last month
▶ Texas congressman said U.S. can't afford 'untested leadership' right now, claiming: 'DeSantis' day may come, but it is not today'
▶ Gooden met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Monday: Scroll for pictures
Donald Trump hosted Rep. Lance Gooden and his family at Mar-a-Lago on Monday after the Texas Republican endorsed the former president the same day he met with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at the Capitol.
DeSantis made a trip to Washington, D.C. last month to hold meetings with several lawmakers, including Gooden. Many saw the trip as a way for the popular Republican governor to try and garner support for a potential White House bid.
Gooden endorsed Trump just moments after meeting with DeSantis in April, and told DailyMail.com this week that while 'DeSantis's day may come, it is not today.'
The Texas lawmaker brought his wife Alexa and their two children Liam, five, and Milla, three, to meet with Trump at his Palm Beach, Florida estate on Monday, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal.
A person familiar with Gooden's plans says that the congressman intends to serve as a strong voice in Washington, D.C. pushing for the reelection of Trump.
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