Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for ex-president

Florida governor Ron DeSantis and former president Donald Trump are reported to have held talks (AP)

Ex-US president Donald Trump met privately with Florida governor Ron DeSantis over the weekend, according to people familiar with the discussions, marking a detente between the former rivals after a brutal primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos.

The meeting, which lasted three hours, was organised to help the men bury the hatchet and discuss potential joint fundraising efforts, according to one of the people.