DeSantis' Struggles Highlighted as Trump Remains Unscathed by Republicans.

Republican voters are holding Governor Ron DeSantis to traditional political standards while grading former President Donald Trump on a curve, allowing him to make provocative statements without facing backlash. DeSantis has faced criticism from donors and voters for his stance on issues such as the Ukraine conflict and abortion, while Trump's contradictory statements are dismissed as part of his personality. Trump's ability to bypass political media and build a personal relationship with voters is seen as an advantage, while DeSantis is struggling to gain traction in his first foray onto the national stage.