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DeSantis, once a shining hope, faltered when pressured to support Trump unambiguously, revealing the fragility of integrity in a corrupt political system. Pence’s evasions on January 6 and other issues exemplify the compromise of principles for political survival. Haley’s firm stance on supporting Ukraine and rebuffing isolationist narratives illuminates a commitment to strategic principles, even amidst a landscape of conspiracy and skepticism.