Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday revealed who he plans to appoint to the Senate after Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) resigns, adding that he will be in charge of President-elect Donald Trump's national office. It is expected that he will be confirmed as chief minister. Status after taking office.
The governor has selected Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody as the next senator.
Approval of Trump nominees continues to be delayed due to administrative delays at federal agencies
Florida Governor Ashley Moody and Governor Ron DeSantis attended a public event. (Joe Radle/Getty Images)
Moody is a key ally of DeSantis in the state and has worked with him to advance his policies as governor.
Asked in November about the possibility of taking on the role on “Fox & Friends First,” Moody said, “I have my hands full here as attorney general, working for the people of Florida and ensuring that action is taken.” “I'm incredibly focused on this job.” I'm defending state autonomy, putting Washington out of our jobs and holding them accountable…Of course, I hope to provide leadership and continue to work with President Trump and work with Governor DeSantis. I'm here. Floridians. ”
Initially, President Trump and Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Rick Scott (R-Florida) recommended that Rubio be replaced by Lara Trump, Trump's daughter-in-law and former RNC co-chair. I supported Mr. However, she later withdrew her name from consideration.
Lara Trump served as co-chair of the RNC in the 2024 election. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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“After incredible thought, deliberation, and encouragement from so many incredible people, I have decided to remove my name from consideration in the United States Senate,” she wrote to X.
