Anyone who contradicts the lie about the stolen election will fall out of favor with Donald Trump. Why his biggest Republican rival suddenly calls him a loser – and what Ron DeSantis hopes for.
For years, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis avoided answering the question of whether the 2020 presidential election was legitimate. He shared that with many leading Republicans who tiptoed around the issue. Here’s why: To this day, former President Donald Trump continues to spread the lie about the stolen election, and anyone who dares to challenge that lie not only falls out of favor with Trump, but also with his loyalist base.