Florida Republicans eliminate loyalty pledge for presidential primary ballot.
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Decision made under pressure from former President Donald Trump's allies.
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Trump's influence in Florida's GOP remains strong, despite Governor Ron DeSantis' leadership.
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State Senator Joe Gruters, a Trump endorser, played a key role in scrapping the pledge.
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The loyalty pledge was introduced earlier this year, requiring candidates to support the GOP's eventual nominee.
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Trump had rejected a similar pledge proposed by the Republican National Committee.
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DeSantis, once seen as a top GOP challenger to Trump, has faced challenges in his campaign.
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Recent polls show Trump leading DeSantis among GOP voters in Florida by a significant margin.
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Trump's continued dominance in Florida could be a blow to DeSantis' presidential aspirations.
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Scrapping the loyalty pledge may indicate fractures in DeSantis' support within the Florida GOP.
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