I don't think you have the pulse of modern America. There are just as many people who hate Trump as love him. As for moderates and independents, many are tired of Trump's drama even when it's not his fault.
DeSantis offers a fresh start. Yes, he'll bring his own short-comings. But so what? No politician is perfect.
I can vote for either Trump or DaSantis in November, but I don't hero-worship either of them. (IMO, Ron Paul was the best Republican candidate of my lifetime.)
DeSantis is a POS opportunist GOPE trojan horse.