They would have a lot harder time trying to make up stories about DeSantis, and make them stick.
Based on Trump’s rich history and behavior he’s what you call “a target rich environment.”
That is also too true.
DeSantis, on the other hand, has plenty of opportunities in his background for damaging information (real or fake) to be brought out in public to undermine him.
On that note … How does a JAG lawyer get a Bronze Star in combat? And why haven’t any details about this ever been made public?