And that folks is why I say DeSantis may be the better bet. Trump just can't keep his mouth shut. If Trump is the republican nominee I'll vote for him but I think DeSantis is very Trump-like in many aspects but without this type of distraction.
If you attack Trump expect retaliation, Megan Kelly is firmly behind Desantis. That is why she is both against Trump and Vivek. If you want Trump like without distraction there is already a Vivek.
Desantis as no chance. I think he never even wanted to be in the 2024 run, he probably got pushed by his wife who has ambitions and he is not going to get any maga votes. The crowd sizes attending Desantis in Iowa is the lowest, even Nikki had more (probably a big drop for Nikki after the last debate). Vivek has much bigger crowds, still not as big as Trump
Desantis on the stage is the new low energy version of jeff bush that we saw in the 2016 debate. So if for what ever reason Trump is not on the ballot, majority of the Trump votes is going to go for Vivek.
Currently Nikki supporters are Neo Cons and people who work in MIC. Online support Ben shapiro after oct 7 attack and MSM, pro israel left wing shows.
Trump= Maga, young voters. Online support Tucker Carlson, Alex Johns, most of the podcasts.
Desantis= Never Trump supporters, independants, old school Republicans. Online Support Megan Kelly, Dave Rubin.
Vivek= Maga 2nd choice, independants, Libertarians, former old school democrats aka moderate republicans. Young first time voters.
Online support Elon Musk, Candence owens. While Tucker and Alex John's 2nd choice, same for most of the same podcast as Trump.