'I Like Him a Lot': Trump Hints at Ron DeSantis' Possible Next Chapter
Former President Donald Trump hinted at a potential Cabinet role for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, signaling a reconciliation after their 2024 primary rivalry. Once critical of DeSantis, Trump now praises him highly, calling him a '10 out of 10' and expressing strong personal approval. DeSantis, known for his conservative policies in Florida, may be considering a future role in Trump’s administration as his gubernatorial term nears its end.
- ▪Donald Trump suggested he might appoint Ron DeSantis to a Cabinet position in his administration.
- ▪The two former political rivals have reconciled after a contentious 2024 primary battle.
- ▪DeSantis has recently aligned closely with Trump’s MAGA agenda, including redistricting and immigration policies.
- ▪Florida is set to host Trump’s presidential library, and state officials have renamed infrastructure in Trump’s honor.
- ▪Trump praised DeSantis during a visit to a Florida immigration detention facility in July.
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'I Like Him a Lot': Trump Hints at Ron DeSantis' Possible Next Chapter By Bob Hoge | 6:13 PM on May 01, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Ron DeSantis has been a fierce conservative warrior since he became governor of Florida in 2019. When the Walt Disney Co. tried to squash him in 2022 with their ill-fated attempt to intervene in state government and shove woke down the throats of residents, he took action and moved to strip them of their long‑standing self‑governing domain, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, and replace it with a board he controlled.
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