doesn't run for president in 2024, who is the front-runner for the republican party? it is the question many are debating right now. ahead on "morning joe," we look at the former president's lack of interest in finding a successor. it is a big topic in the new book by "new york times" reporter jeremy peters. he joins us at the top of the hour. plus, florida governor ron desantis is refusing to take sides in the trump/pence clash over the 2020 election that is dividing the gop. is it because desantis doesn't want to upset the man who claims credit for getting him elected? we will be right back with that. ♪ ♪are you ready♪ ♪are you ready♪