Trump's Dominance Over DeSantis in Polls and Response to Indictment.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis resented Donald Trump's expectation of fealty while attacking him relentlessly and wanted to show he wouldn't be cowed into falling in line, according to sources. However, DeSantis retreated after facing backlash from Trump and his allies when he accused the prosecutor of pursuing a political agenda against Trump. DeSantis is expected to push back on Trump more sharply if he runs for president, but he will take the high road and engage with Trump on policy rather than trade insults and employ name-calling.