I believe he did signal this in a debate with Charlie. When asked about presidential aspirations, DeSantis said something along the lines of "The only washed-out old donkey I'm looking to keep out of power is you (Charlie C)." Sounds like a clear signal to me.

Just read the first few paragraphs of this and RD has dispelled the notion before, but MSM is just pushing their narrative anyway.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/10/25/desantis-only-worn-out-old-donkey-im-looking-put-pasture-is-charlie-crist/

I believe he did signal this in a debate with Charlie. When asked about presidential aspirations, DeSantis said something along the lines of "The only washed-out old donkey I'm looking to keep out of power is you (Charlie C)." Sounds like a clear signal to me.