US midterm losses may boost DeSantis 2028 bid, analysts say

A Republican underperformance in the 2026 midterms, framed as a rebuke of the White House, could weaken sitting ministers' 2028 presidential prospects and open the field for outsiders like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Political scientist Emma Ricknell notes DeSantis benefits from being outside Trump's inner circle. The claim is analytical speculation, not a confirmed political development.

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