DeSantis to Appoint Trump-Aligned Senator for Rubio's Seat by January

Nov 18, 2024, 03:57 PM

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to appoint a new Senator to fill the vacancy left by Marco Rubio's Senate seat. DeSantis emphasized that the decision is his alone and he will not be intimidated by outsiders. He stated that he is looking for a candidate who aligns with President-elect Donald Trump and will help deliver on Trump's election mandate, particularly in areas like immigration and border security. DeSantis plans to conduct interviews and extensive vetting of several interested candidates over the next few weeks, with a decision anticipated by early January. DeSantis and Florida would have no stronger advocate in the Senate than the appointed candidate.