Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Predicts 2028 Dem Presidential Primary Will Be 'Clown Show'

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DeSantis warns Republicans after midterm losses in Florida

Outgoing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the Republican Party faced a severe setback after the 2026 midterm elections. WEAR reported that he warned the party was in a deep national hole, while Global News said he predicted the Democratic gains could hurt Republicans for years. Fox News reported that DeSantis pointed to Florida as a bright spot and signaled a possible 2028 presidential run; other reports focused on his criticism of the party’s losses without describing a campaign announcement.