Actually your scenario is a real possibility.
One caveat I would add is that Trump may be quite satisfied calling the shots from Maralago especially if he can continue to rake in cash through his grifts.
In other words anointing DeSantis as his successor may suffice to meet his needs without having to waste his time having to pretend he…
One caveat I would add is that Trump may be quite satisfied calling the shots from Maralago especially if he can continue to rake in cash through his grifts.
In other words anointing DeSantis as his successor may suffice to meet his needs without having to waste his time having to pretend he is trying to govern.
I think the Banana Republicans would nominate Trump ONLY if they are convinced that some other Republican can't win. If that happens then your DeSantis scenario is strengthened. Trump would have to legally move back to New York to do that as he can't afford to have the Florida Electoral College votes set aside as required by the 12th Amendment.
Right now I am seeing President DeSantis and Vice President Nikki Haley or some other woman or person of color being sworn in in 2025.
Actually your scenario is a real possibility.
One caveat I would add is that Trump may be quite satisfied calling the shots from Maralago especially if he can continue to rake in cash through his grifts.
In other words anointing DeSantis as his successor may suffice to meet his needs without having to waste his time having to pretend he is trying to govern.
I think the Banana Republicans would nominate Trump ONLY if they are convinced that some other Republican can't win. If that happens then your DeSantis scenario is strengthened. Trump would have to legally move back to New York to do that as he can't afford to have the Florida Electoral College votes set aside as required by the 12th Amendment.
Right now I am seeing President DeSantis and Vice President Nikki Haley or some other woman or person of color being sworn in in 2025.