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 Republican presidential

nomination, but he finished a distant second in the Iowa caucuses and his campaign soon lost momentum. The Florida governor later endorsed Trump and now works closely with the administration on key priorities, including its crackdown on illegal immigration, the New York Post reported.

Earlier this month, DeSantis further praised Trump’s executive action that aimed to “restore order, fairness, and stability” in college athletics. The action allows student-athletes to transfer to a different school only once without facing the penalty of sitting out a season.