You're vastly overestimating his political appeal (and the results speak for themselves when he's getting fucking Nikki Haley numbers, who is literally just Indian Hilary Clinton)

There's a Leviathan soaking up all the votes, many of which would otherwise go to DeSantis.

This election campaign showed he has negative charisma.

I have pointed that out from the beginning, which is why I think he wasn't ready this time around. He should hone his skills for 2028.

Considering trustworthiness is a major issue in the Republican party, it damn well is helpful. Right now I trust DeSantis only mildly more than the obvious snakes, and he did that to himself.

That is just bitterness. If you look at his record, it's as if the candidate was made in a laboratory to be liked by you.