Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized newly elected Congressman Randy Fine, alleging Fine's personality led to an underwhelming victory. DeSantis claimed Fine's stance on gun control and immigration alienated Republican voters, necessitating intervention from President Trump.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) tore into Rep.-elect Randy Fine (R-Fla.) following his special election win on Tuesday, arguing he only won the race after President Trump bailed him out.

DeSantis, the former Congressman from Florida’s 6th Congressional District, derided U.S. Rep.-elect Randy Fine as a “squish” who needed President Donald Trump and millions of dollars of outside help to win because he couldn’t connect with voters.