US EditionTrump weighs cabinet appointment for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Trump said he likes DeSantis as a possible administration pick, with one source saying the Florida governor could be named defense secretary.
- On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed an aggressively gerrymandered congressional map through the Republican-controlled legislature, a move that could net the GOP four House seats this fall.
- DeSantis's recent collaboration with President Donald Trump includes aggressive immigration crackdowns and facilitating Miami waterfront land for Trump's presidential library, earning praise from the president's team.
- President Donald Trump confirmed Friday he would consider appointing the term-limited governor to a Cabinet position, telling reporters, "Well, I like him a lot."
- While DeSantis harbors presidential ambitions for 2028, his path narrows as donors may prioritize Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who lead in betting markets.
- Finishing his term strongly is critical for his legacy, as allies like Mike Davis note that DeSantis must navigate without a strong political machine to remain viable.
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Trump Huddles With DeSantis - Emergency Announcement
On Friday, President Trump stated that he would consider appointing Ron DeSantis to a cabinet position next year after the Florida governor’s current term expires. “Well, I like him a lot,” Trump told a reporter in explaining why he’s considering DeSantis for a top job. DeSantis was once one of Trump’s rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, but he finished a distant second in the Iowa caucuses and his campaign soon lost momentum…
Trump Considering DeSantis for Cabinet Post: Report
On Friday, President Trump stated that he would consider appointing Ron DeSantis to a cabinet position next year after the Florida governor’s current term expires. “Well, I like him a lot,” Trump told a reporter in explaining why he’s considering DeSantis for a top job. DeSantis was once one of Trump’s rivals for the 2024...
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