Trump Recounts 2018 Election Experience with DeSantis, Shedding Light on Dynamics Between the Two

Former President Donald Trump recently recounted his experience with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2018 gubernatorial election. During a rally in Waco, Texas, Trump said that DeSantis had approached him with tears in his eyes, asking for an endorsement. Trump said he could not give an endorsement as he believed DeSantis had no chance of winning.

Despite this, Trump eventually endorsed DeSantis in the race, which he went on to win. Tensions between the two have risen in recent weeks, following DeSantis’ comments about Trump paying hush money to a porn star.

DeSantis is often described as distant and lacking in charm, a description which his public profile does not dispel. Trump said that DeSantis had no personal charm that could allow him to connect with reporters, even when publicly criticizing them.

Trump also said that DeSantis had no chance of winning the election without his endorsement. He then broke out a whiny, begging-like impression of DeSantis’ request.

Overall, Trump’s comments shed light on the dynamics between himself and DeSantis, as well as DeSantis’ approach to the media. It is clear that Trump’s endorsement was a major factor in DeSantis’ success in the 2018 election.