Trump: DeSantis Super PAC Spokesperson Acknowledges Struggle

Defeating Trump: An Uphill Battle

Steve Cortes, a top spokesperson for GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis’s Super PAC, recently admitted that their campaign is facing an uphill battle in defeating former President Donald Trump. In a Twitter spaces event on July 3, Cortes acknowledged that they are currently way behind in national polls.

“Right now in national polling, we are way behind, I’ll be the first to admit that,” Cortes said. “I believe in being blunt and really honest. It’s an uphill battle. I don’t think it is an unwinnable battle by any stretch. But clearly, Donald Trump is the runaway frontrunner, particularly since the indictments. That was not the case before the indictments. It is the case afterward.”

“And it is understandable that a lot of folks want to rally to him when he’s been unfairly, not prosecuted, really, but persecuted—particularly the Alvin Bragg indictment, which I think was just an absolute sham. So, it is understandable that there was a rally to Trump there.”

Despite the challenging situation, Cortes emphasized that the first four states, which hold significant importance, show tighter poll numbers. However, they are still down by double digits and have a lot of work to do.

Cortes also highlighted the fact that DeSantis is not as well known as Trump, especially among “regular Americans” outside of Florida.

“Whereas, knowledge of Donald Trump is ubiquitous. He’s literally the most recognized and known [personality] in the world, certainly in America. So, given that, it’s not surprising that we’re right now chasing.”

A Two-Man Race

Cortes firmly believes that the GOP primary is a two-man race between DeSantis and Trump, with their campaign clearly being the underdog. However, he expressed respect for Trump and his supporters, stating that if DeSantis does not prevail in the primaries, the competition will make President Trump better.

Trump’s Dominance in the Polls

Recent polls have consistently shown Trump leading the GOP primaries by a large margin. A survey conducted in June by Echelon Insights revealed that 49 percent of respondents would vote for Trump compared to just 18 percent for DeSantis.

Third-placed Vivek Ramaswamy received 10 percent support, while the remaining GOP candidates polled in the single digits.

An NBC News poll from late June further confirmed Trump’s lead over DeSantis, which widened after the former president’s indictment.

A Fiery Exchange

Rhetoric between Trump and DeSantis has intensified in recent months. Just hours before DeSantis’s widely expected announcement of his presidential run, Trum