DeSantis's rut. D.C. didn't help.

The Florida governor's moment of glory was ruined by a rival's onslaught of endorsements from Donald Trump.

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Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, places a premium on authority. DeSantis, a potential presidential candidate, has completely lost it.

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On Tuesday, he traveled to Washington to show strength with the establishment before even entering the district.

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Several members of his state's congressional delegation supported former President Donald Trump's White House comeback.

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It was the latest sign that Republicans who don't want Trump as their 2024 nominee are losing interest in a candidate.

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Three Florida Republicans joined four colleagues in endorsing Trump this week: Monday night on Newsmax, Rep. Greg Steube endorsed the former president.

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Rep. Brian Mast told CNN he would support Trump and John Rutherford tweeted his support Tuesday afternoon. POLITICO confirmed his support later.

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In another slight, Republican Texas Rep. Lance Gooden said Tuesday he had a "positive meeting" with DeSantis but still supports Trump.

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