Overview
- President Trump, asked on Friday if he would consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for a cabinet post, said he liked him “a lot,” signaling openness to a role once DeSantis’ term ends.
- DeSantis this week pushed through a new congressional map in Tallahassee with district lines drawn to favor Republicans, and analysts say it could add up to four GOP House seats in 2026.
- The governor has moved in step with Trump’s immigration crackdown by working with ICE, leading a statewide arrest dragnet, and opening a 5,000-bed Everglades detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.”
- Despite the cooperation, CNN reports that strained ties with key Trump aides, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair, could complicate any appointment.
- DeSantis’ term ends in January 2027, leaving him to weigh a post in Trump’s Washington or to test a fresh case for a future White House run.