Karen just wrote about Trump denying that he was unhappy about the midterm results but her post was done and then this happened. Trump just issued a lengthy statement attacking “Ron DeSantimonious” for, well…you’ll see.

NEW: Trump goes postal on DeSantis 👇 pic.twitter.com/WoXM0AEY2S

— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) November 10, 2022

Here it is in full:

After suggesting he’s the only reason DeSantis is governor, Trump’s statement takes a turn.

A couple of points here. First, Trump is scheduled to announce his plans for 2024 next Tuesday but in this statement he all but says he’s running. I don’t think that’s a huge surprise to anyone but it suggests he’s pretty irritated or he wouldn’t be undercutting his own announcement. And, again, this is just hours after Trump denied that he was upset about the midterms, but here he is attacking DeSantis and NewsCorp for proclaiming DeSantis a big winner Tuesday night.

I already walked though the electoral blowout that happened in Florida earlier today. It was the the only place in the country where the red wave happened as expected. DeSantis won by 19 points and the GOP gained supermajorities in the Florida House and Senate. Why wouldn’t Trump be happy about that?

There’s no need to guess at an answer. Just read his statement. He’s annoyed that the media is praising DeSantis and he’s annoyed that DeSantis hasn’t promised to instantly bow out of the 2024 race if he decides to run. So two days after the election he’s attacking the clearest winner the GOP had and threatening to knock him out of the race for 2024.

Polls show that Trump still has a significant lead among GOP primary voters in Florida but they also show is lead over DeSantis was shrinking even before Tuesday.

Support among Republican primary voters for former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid has fallen by nine percentage points since August, a new Morning Consult poll finds—while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ popularity has grown—as many Republicans blame Trump and question his presidential run after a “red wave” failed to materialize in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

The poll, conducted before Tuesday’s midterms from November 2-7, found 48% of potential Republican primary voters would support Trump if the primaries were held today, versus 26% who’d back DeSantis and 26% who want to vote for someone else.

So we’ll see what happens. A lot can change even over the next few weeks. I’m not expecting an immediate response from DeSantis but if I see one I’ll add it below. In the meantime, some instant reactions to Trump’s statement from all different perspectives.

Phone is blowing up. Even staunch Trump allies are cringing at this rant against DeSantis. https://t.co/5eFwZePvRl

— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) November 10, 2022

DeSantis won Florida by 20 points, turning a formerly competitive state red. He won 62 of 67 counties in Florida. That's not average. https://t.co/6EDLD6MILq

— Lisa Boothe 🇺🇸 (@LisaMarieBoothe) November 11, 2022

Shorter Trump: "and another thing: im not mad. please dont put in the newspaper that i got mad." https://t.co/7gryRcw7wT

— Varad Mehta (@varadmehta) November 11, 2022

People with big dicks don’t talk about how big their dicks are or whine about how big people think someone else’s dick is. https://t.co/FLRgBhiPtq

— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) November 11, 2022

Trump’s attacks on DeSantis hurt Trump.

DeSantis has an amazing record. He’s not a Senator. He’s governed boldly and competently. There has to be some truth behind the attacks and nicknames. There isn’t. They won’t work.

— John Ocasio-Rodham Nolte (@NolteNC) November 11, 2022

This is exactly why you’re bleeding extremely staunch supporters like me Trump. The great Governor has done nothing “sanctimonious” to deserve that super lame nickname, or these lies about his (much better than yours) Covid policies. DeSantis 2024. pic.twitter.com/DzuudYs62Z

— Storm Paglia 🇺🇸 (@storm_paglia) November 10, 2022

trump crying about desantis right now on truth social makes him look weak af

— Tim Pool (@Timcast) November 10, 2022

Desantis responds to Trump!

Oh, wait… No, he's just doing his job. Never mind.

😈 https://t.co/NjqNf5H0oq

— Pradheep J. Shanker (@Neoavatara) November 11, 2022

I voted for Trump twice and campaigned for him. He did some great things in office. But Trump’s selfishness really hurt us this election and it’s time to move on from him. He’s playing right into Democrats’ hands right now by attacking DeSantis and he’s lost me.

— Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) November 11, 2022

I’m officially done. This is RINO behavior. This is not caring about this party. This right here. https://t.co/tBcXv8HVUt

— Just Mindy 🐊 (@just_mindy) November 10, 2022

From tonight’s panel, on Trump’s DeSantis screed pic.twitter.com/XmoaVJy7qt

— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) November 11, 2022