The Derp State benefits from us seeing Desantis as a turncoat. They can condone him and sow division, and they can condemn him and sow division. This narrative is too good for them not to engage and expend ammunition on.

If Desantis is self-serving then turning coat is illogical. It's career suicide. At best it is a Kamikaze move to derail MAGA and exit the stage. Desantis, if Derp State, would be too valuable an asset, in perfect position, for them to expend for so little gained compared to what they could do with him 6 years from now (a legitimate strong presidential candidate with popular support and genuine good will from the people.)

Logically, turning coat here makes no sense for the DS or for Desantis or for MAGA. It doesn't add up.

The beneficiary here, if it's a ruse however, is exclusively MAGA. Ron might be taking one for the team as he exits the stage, if his pedigree has too much Derp State in it then it may have been a condition of the clean up that he will exit the stage at some point.

This is the pre-season finale plot twist part of the show. Midterms and Turncoats.

Next season should be good. Tune in on the 15th to see the exciting Season Finale of Survivor : Derp State Shuffle