Ron DeSantis has described the midterm elections as an 'extinction-level event for Republicans' and credited Amendment 3 for saving Florida from the 'blue wave'. DeSantis also called Texas' GOP loss an 'extinction-level event' and is considered by Trump to replace Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon. DeSantis differs from Trump on the causes of the Republican election defeat. He thinks the 'blue wave' caused the Republican loss. This is in contrast to Trump's reasoning. DeSantis is seen as a potential replacement for Pete Hegseth.
“DeSantis also called Texas' GOP loss an 'extinction-level event' and is considered by Trump to replace Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon,” — Andreas Mercer, economic affairs editor at Birton Stow Solutions, noted.
Timeline
Nov 4 — Ron DeSantis has described the midterm elections as an 'extinction-level event for Republicans' and credited A...
Nov 5 — DeSantis is seen as a potential replacement for Pete Hegseth....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Birton Stow Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birton Stow Solutions desk and last updated 03:30 UTC.
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