Ron DeSantis intensified attacks on Randy Fine Wednesday, blaming Fine's "unique problems" for a narrow special election win in a Republican stronghold district.

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 former President Trump.

The trend on Election Day is increasingly favoring Republican Randy Fine in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Yet one former Representative in that district — Gov. Ron DeSantis — is sharpening his attacks, saying President Donald Trump was misadvised to endorse the Melbourne Republican.

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine has won a closer than expected race against Democrat Josh Weil. Tuesday’s special election was for a vacant congressional seat that the president carried by 30 points less than five months ago.

Voters choose today between Republican Randy Fine and Democrat Josh Weil as to who will represent them in Florida's 6th Congressional District.

Former Florida state Sen. Randy Fine will win the special election for an open House seat in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, according to a projection from the CNN Decision Desk. The result means a sigh of relief for Republicans after late concerns emerged over their candidate’s efforts in the overwhelmingly conservative district.

RUN, RANDY, RUN!” That was Donald Trump on November 23 of last year, urging Florida state Sen. Randy Fine to run for U.S. congress in an upcoming special election that was supposed to affirm the might of MAGA.

Fine’s opponent, Josh Weil, has backed ending U.S. aid to Israel. A bombastic Jewish Republican is unexpectedly at risk of losing his congressional race in a deep-red Florida district seat on Tuesday. And if Randy Fine does lose, it will be to a Muslim candidate with a track record of harshly criticizing Israel.