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April 21, 2026
Ron DeSantis seeks role in Trump administration after presidential bid
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who previously ran against Donald Trump, is reportedly asking for a job in the Trump administration as his term ends.
- During a dinner at Trump National Doral, DeSantis expressed interest in roles such as Secretary of Defense or a Supreme Court justice, though he declined the attorney general position.
- Despite their past rivalry, DeSantis and Trump have improved their relationship, with Trump considering DeSantis for a cabinet role if the current Secretary of Defense steps down.
2 Sources
- Scoop: DeSantis "begging" Trump for prime role in administrationApr 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM · Axios
- Trump’s short-lived challenger Ron DeSantis is ‘begging’ him for a job in administration, report saysApr 21, 2026 at 8:45 PM · Independent