Former Maryland GOP Governor Larry Hogan has poured cold water on Ron DeSantis' hopes of being president, saying his campaign is one of the "worst he has ever seen" and predicting a swift end to his bid.
Hogan said he believes DeSantis has underperformed and has essentially "dropped like a rock" in the Republican leadership race.
Trump had been regularly taking swipes at the Florida governor, even before DeSantis officially launched his campaign in May.
Presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to a crowd on June 2, 2023 in Gilbert, South Carolina.
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has suggested it is all but over for DeSantis' GOP leadership campaign.
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He did close by saying that DeSantis is a "smart guy," but hasn't conveyed that in his campaign and people no longer feel he is the Republican to beat. »