DeSantis’ Mastery of Detail as Governor Suggests He Could Succeed Where Trump Failed

Unmoored by any obligation to accuracy or consistency with past positions, Trump is flailing out from multiple directions at the man he clearly recognizes as his strongest opponent.

Andy Kropa/Getty Images
Donald Trump and Melania Trump at Wollman Rink, Central Park on April 4, 2011 at New York City. Andy Kropa/Getty Images

The Wollman Rink episode, or, rather, the unduly optimistic conclusion I drew from it, explains a lot about Donald Trump’s presidency and why he may not do as well against Governor DeSantis in the contest for the Republican nomination, as current poll numbers suggest.

Have an account? Log In

To continue reading, please select:

Limited Access

Enter your email to read for FREE

Get 1 FREE article

Continue with
or
Unlimited Access

Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY

$0.01/day for 60 days

Cancel anytime

100% ad free experience

Unlimited article and commenting access

Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days

By continuing you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Advertisement
The New York Sun

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use