The Fall of Ron DeSantis

The Fall of Ron DeSantis

Once, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was Trump’s biggest rival. Now, his campaign is over – and Trump seems to be sailing to the Republican presidential nomination. How did DeSantis squander his lead? And if Trump’s nomination is preordained – what does that mean for the general election?


Guest: Ben Mathis-Lilley, Slate senior writer


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