DeSantis and Trump's Political Rivalry Intensifies.

Allies of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are gaining confidence as former President Donald Trump faces legal challenges, with some Republicans preferring DeSantis as a presidential candidate. DeSantis' team believes he holds a position of strength among Republican voters, and his growing coalition is eager to highlight the contrast between the two men. While Trump fights to undermine DeSantis, his strongest Republican rival, DeSantis is more disciplined and hyperfocused on enacting conservative policies. Trump's mounting legal challenges could lead to another Republican disappointment in 2024, and DeSantis' team is confident that primary voters will view Trump's legal challenges as an acute reminder of his extraordinary baggage.