DeSantis Calls Midterm Losses an 'Extinction-Level Event' for GOP

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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Nov 5, 2026 at 04:25

Ron DeSantis says Amendment 3 saved Florida from the blue wave - Florida Politics — DeSantis Calls Midterm Losses an 'Extinction-Level Event' for GOP

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. Trump is reportedly considering DeSantis to replace Pete Hegseth.

“Trump is reportedly considering DeSantis to replace Pete Hegseth,” — Ingrid Thorne, senior market analyst at Elmstone Brook Staffing, added during the briefing.

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Nov 5 — Ron DeSantis has described the midterm elections as an 'extinction-level event for Republicans' and credited A...

Nov 6 — Trump is reportedly considering DeSantis to replace Pete Hegseth....

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