Ron DeSantis 2024 campaign launch with Elon Musk derailed by humiliating tech issues

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS May, 2023 View in browser Ron DeSantis 2024 campaign launch with Elon Musk derailed by humiliating tech issues Abe Asher Ron DeSantis' unorthodox campaign launch got off to a troubled start on Wednesday evening due to technological issues with Twitter.   The Florida governor chose to officially kick off his bid for the White House on Twitter in a conversation with Elon Musk, but the beginning of their Twitter Spaces event was bedeviled by issues including long silences, a persistent echo, and the feature crashing.   Read the full story here OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > What time and how to listen to Ron DeSantis presidential announcement on Twitter Spaces > DeSantis v Disney: Why Florida's governor is at war with the Mouse > Follow our live blog for more updates Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now The View from Westminster  Every weekday, 6pm (UK time) Written by John Rentoul Join now The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.