The Fallout from Trump's Town Hall: Scolding, Recklessness, and Extinguished Hopes

Former President Donald Trump is aggressively working to squash any momentum from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or other potential Republican challengers before the party’s 2024 primary. Trump's allies viewed his recent town hall appearance on CNN as a major success, with a supportive crowd of Republican New Hampshire voters cheering him on. However, critics believe the town hall highlighted Trump's weaknesses that could cost the party in a general election. Despite potential bumps in the polls for DeSantis, Trump's lead in the polls has only grown in the past six weeks, causing concern among some DeSantis supporters.