Why was it incumbent on Desantis to comment on rumors? Personally, I think it is refreshing to see a politician that does not feel the need to comment on every rumor that comes down the line the moment it comes out. Nothing wrong with waiting for the facts to come out before taking a position.
And Desantis was not forced to do anything. He was asked a question and answered it quite eloquently.
He was quite conspicuous by his silence.