NewsNY Post PoliticsMay 1, 2026United States
President Trump considers Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for cabinet role
President Trump has indicated he is open to appointing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to a cabinet position in the coming year. The two, who were primary rivals in 2024, have recently aligned on policy priorities including immigration and congressional redistricting.
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A potential appointment of Governor DeSantis would create a vacancy in the Florida governorship before his term expires in January 2027 and shift the leadership of a major federal agency.
Key Facts
- President Trump stated he is considering Ron DeSantis for a cabinet position starting next year.
- Ron DeSantis's current term as Governor of Florida concludes in January 2027.
- DeSantis has previously expressed interest in the roles of Secretary of Defense or Attorney General.
- President Trump recently removed Kristi Noem (Homeland Security), Pam Bondi (Attorney General), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Labor) from their cabinet posts.
- The positions of Attorney General and Labor Secretary currently lack permanent replacements.
- DeSantis recently implemented new congressional maps in Florida projected to potentially add four Republican House seats in 2026.
- DeSantis signed legislation in Florida to rename infrastructure near Mar-a-Lago after President Trump.
- DeSantis supported President Trump's executive action regarding college athlete transfer rules.
Who's Mentioned
personLori Chavez-DeRemer“Former Labor Secretary”personKristi Noem“Former Homeland Security Secretary”personPam Bondi“Former Attorney General”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”locationDade-Collier Training and Transition Airport“Site of 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”locationMar-a-Lago“Trump estate in Florida”