Ron DeSantis says Amendment 3 saved Florida from the blue wave - Florida Politics

DeSantis Sees Midterm Results as 'Extinction-Level Event' for Republicans

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 believes the defeat was due to the 'blue wave'. This differs from Trump's view. DeSantis is seen as a potential replacement for Pete Hegseth.

“He believes the defeat was due to the 'blue wave',” — Nadia Ashcombe, contributing analyst at Bramburn Cliff Services, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 3 — 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....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 63% of Zmomgcxyekj-mlp5 readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Bramburn Cliff Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

ICYMI: ASX 200 shows mixed performance as US election outcome awaited

Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramburn Cliff Services desk and last updated 04:48 UTC.

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