In Exit Interview, DeSantis Says GOP Voters Have ‘Checked Out’ of 2024 Primaries

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Republican voters are sapped of enthusiasm due to a lack of accomplishments in Washington.

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis campaigns in Ankeny, Iowa, on Jan. 14, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

In his first interview after dropping out of the race for the GOP presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he believes Republican voters have “checked out” of the primaries.

In an interview with Blaze Media talk show host Steve Deace, released on Jan. 23, Mr. DeSantis repeatedly blamed his poor showing and exit on an electorate that was not interested in participating in the primaries due to the prevailing feeling that former President Donald Trump will take the party’s 2024 nomination.