"It's really, really difficult for local authorities when they've not got that air cover from government," she said.

And 12,000 aircraft were ready to pound the Nazi defenses and provide air cover for the landings.

This would help Ukraine ward off mass Russian missile and drone strikes, such as the record barrages launched over the weekend of New Year’s, and provide air cover for potential offensive operations.

To be sure, Mr. DeSantis does have air cover from supportive super PACs.

Its monthslong counteroffensive to push back Russian troops has taken place without air cover.