- by foxnews
- 07 Nov 2024
Ron DeSantis is due to spend Friday in Britain on the last leg of a world tour aimed at enhancing his foreign policy credentials before an expected run for the Republican nomination.
Formally, DeSantis will meet the foreign secretary, James Cleverly, and the business secretary, Kemi Badenoch, in his role as governor of Florida, the third most populous US state.
Trump is due to be in the UK next week for a visit to his golf course in Scotland.
Such tours are a rite of passage for presidential candidates. In 2008, Barack Obama, who also had a foreign policy experience deficit, visited Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Germany, France and the UK. On the last three stops, Obama met Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy and Gordon Brown. But, unlike DeSantis, he had already secured the nomination at that point.
Siem Reap, Cambodia, is set to be Australia’s top travel destination in 2025, according to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2025 report, as reported by a news agency. Known for its captivating temples, vibrant culture, culinary delights, and favorable climate, Siem Reap has seen a remarkable 529% increase in Australian travel interest, dethroning Japan as a favored destination for next year.
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