Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has differentiated himself from former President Donald Trump on COVID-19 vaccinations, Bloomberg reports.

In the midst of the pandemic, as lockdowns and COVID-19 vaccine mandates were rampant throughout the United States, DeSantis fixtured his state as a "free Florida," emphasizing the reopening of businesses and schools.

But while the Florida governor hasn't formally declared a White House run, his position on COVID-19 vaccinations has resonated with many Republican voters, which could be a sticking point for Trump.

During a 2021 rally in Alabama, Trump was met with an uproar of boos after encouraging the crowd to get vaccinated.

"I believe totally in your freedoms; I do," the former president said. "But I recommend: Take the vaccines. I did it. It's good. Take the vaccines," he said to a jeering crowd.