I think you’re putting the spotlight on the issues involved….
And there may be more
Sorry, but given the witch hunt out to get Trump, it is not bad politics to steer clear of Trump.
DeSantis does not insult Trump nor denigrate Trump. But Trump hits DeSantis anyway.
Not a way to build a coalition or movement.
DeSantis governed in a way far better than Trump. Yes, that is partially because DeSantis was not hunted and hounded 24/7.
But DeSantis has proven you can lead as a conservative, bait and jab the communists, and still be effective.
It was an unnecessary jab by Trump, especially before a big election.