During the pandemic DeSantis has shown exceptional leadership. He has by and large kept his state open will without risking public safety. There is still a long time to go, but DeSantis could put together a formidable campaign.
If Trump chooses not to run, then DeSantis is a shoo-in for easy election to the presidency in 2024. This would be provided that the election is run fairly.
My prediction... If and when Trump starts his 2024 campaign, he will immediately claim, on his first night, that if he does not win the election, it will have been because of fraud, and it being rigged.
It looks like Ted Cruz effectively took himself out of the running this week. This could be big for DeSantis.
Just like Donald Trump did in 2016. Remember Hillary was going to win in a landslide and you were going to laugh at all of us.