Vek's problem is he doesn't h ave the machinery and $$$ backing that Orange man and Desantis have...and he's not as popular...If Trump doesn't get convicted and somehow wins in 2024...Vivek might be part of his team.
I agree he doesn't have machinery
now.
But remember DeSantis only has that because he was supposed to be "Trump without the baggage". A way for the big money to move away from Trump's personal issues but keep the base happy.
DeSantis turns out to be shit at that.
Vek seems to be gaining some traction with the base while being better on camera and in campaign mode.
So like I said, if he does well at the debates and the base likes him, I can see the big money GOP people, their machinery (plus the legacy media) will all throw their weight behind him.
If that happens, it is up to him to ride that and not fuck it up like DeSantis did.
If he gets real numbers, he might switch to going after Trump directly.
Until then, he is smart enough to just position himself for 2028 - either as the great new hope or as taking up the torch. (Depending on if Trump wins in 2024.)