I didnt pay enough attention to DeSantis to know if what he is saying is true. If it is true, then clearly Trump wants adulation and recognition for his part in the rise of DeSantis.
You see that play out in relationships and can be a trigger for the downfall and divorce.
“give me my due you selfish SOB” type of thing.
I think Ron DeSantis would acknowledge that President Trump was a help to him in his first bid for governor.