Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday previewed his plan to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, saying that Florida's next senator will be “a leader on immigration and He emphasized that Japan must be strong on border issues. safety.
“Senator Marco Rubio is scheduled to resign from the Senate to become Secretary of State when the Trump administration takes office on January 20th, leaving the seat vacant for approximately two months from today,” DeSantis said, adding that his The team communicated to Floridians what they had already received. “We're seeing strong interest from multiple candidates,” he said.
“And we continue to gather names and conduct preliminary screening of additional candidates. Further extensive screening and candidate interviews will take place in the coming weeks, with a selection likely to be made by early January.” He went on to list the qualities that are essential for the Sunshine State's next senator.
“Florida has the power to help President Trump fulfill his electoral mandate, to be strong on immigration and border security, to fight entrenched bureaucracies and the administrative state, to reverse national fiscal decline, and to support conservative principles.” DeSantis added, “We deserve a senator with a proven track record who is motivated by the United States.''
This announcement will be made with several celebrities phone Regarding DeSantis' selection of Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Trump's daughter-in-law, to replace Rubio.
“If this is what I'm asked to do, I'll seriously consider it, but I haven't heard from Governor DeSantis yet. So we'll see what happens,” Lara Trump said. said He said this on an appearance with Fox Business' Maria Bartiromo last week.
Last week, President Trump formally nominated Rubio, who has served in the U.S. Senate since 2011, as secretary of state, calling him “a highly respected leader and a very strong advocate for freedom.” did. If confirmed, Rubio will become the first Latina secretary of state.
“He will be a strong advocate for our country, a true friend to our allies, and a fearless warrior who will never bow down to our enemies,” Trump said in a statement.
“I am honored by President Trump's confidence in me,” Rubio said. [him]”
“As Secretary of State, I will work every day to deliver on our foreign policy agenda. Under President Trump's leadership, we will achieve peace through strength and always put the American people and America's interests above all else. '' Rubio said.
“I look forward to gaining the support of my colleagues in the Senate to help the President establish a national security and foreign policy team when he takes office on January 20,” he added.
Last week, DeSantis congratulated other Florida politicians selected by President Trump, including former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Rep. Mike Walz (R-Fla.). “I have directed Secretary of State Cord Byrd to develop and issue a policy,” he said. Please schedule an upcoming special election immediately. ”
