On the campaign trail on Wednesday, Ron DeSantis pointed out that Donald Trump would be an instant lame duck if elected in 2024, constitutionally eligible to serve only four more years in office:

Trump shot back on Thursday, saying he can turn everything around in six months:&nbsp;

DeSantis’s retort: “Why didn’t he do it in his first four years?”

It’s a good comeback.

One thing, for example, that Trump obviously couldn’t do in six months is ensure that the Supreme Court isn’t taken over by progressive judicial activists. Sometimes there are three Supreme Court vacancies in one presidential term; sometimes there are zero. To gamble on an instant lame duck like Trump would be to take a big chance on the control of the Supreme Court.

To gamble on Trump for control of the Supreme Court, for example, would be to take a big chance.{ai:summary}DeSantis argues for a two-term president, believing it takes that long to make real progress. Trump declares he can fix everything in six months, saying DeSantis is not fit for the job if it takes longer. DeSantis hits back, questioning why Trump didn't solve problems during his first term. This debate highlights the importance of having a president who can make consistent progress, as the control of the Supreme Court may be at stake. #politics

The Corner: DeSantis Warns Republicans Trump Would Be an Instant Lame Duck in 2025

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