"DeSantis' Defeat: The Fallout and Future of Trump's Base"

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blames "checked-out" voters for his failed White House campaign, particularly those in the Iowa caucuses who rallied behind Donald Trump despite not liking him. Despite attacking Trump and endorsing him, DeSantis failed to acknowledge his own missteps, including alienating voters with attacks on LGBTQ+ community, libraries, abortion rights, and Disney. His campaign spent millions with little change in poll numbers, and his lack of enthusiasm and awkward behavior also contributed to his defeat. DeSantis expressed willingness to run again in 2028 "if we have a country left."