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Frustrations reported within Trump's transition team over Senate appointments by Jan 31, 2025?
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Trump Does Not Expect DeSantis to Appoint Lara Trump to Senate Seat Vacated by Marco Rubio
Dec 16, 2024, 04:52 PM
President-elect Donald Trump has stated that he does not expect Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint Lara Trump to the Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio. During recent comments, Trump acknowledged that while DeSantis is performing well in his role, the decision regarding the appointment is ultimately up to the governor. Trump remarked, "No, I don’t [expect her to be appointed], but I don’t know. Ron’s doing a good job, that’s his choice - nothing to do with me." He emphasized that DeSantis will make the right decision regarding the appointment. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the transition team and potential appointments, with some members reportedly feeling frustrated with the decision-making process.
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