Looking back at the Republican primary, it was clear now Trump won the nomination, because Republicans felt he was more likely to get things done. That was the tip off.I do think there was a material difference between his character and Desantis or Haley, but I'd agree that character just didn't matter in the general election. Democrats are just completely out of touch right now with the public.
A good demographic, to look at his Hispanics, which he made major strides. They don’t necessarily like what he says or how he says it, but they believed he was the far better choice for the workingman.