Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that the process of selecting a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio, who has been nominated as the Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump, will involve vetting interviews over the next few weeks. DeSantis indicated that a decision is expected to be made by the beginning of January, with several potential candidates already expressing interest in the position.
Pressure has been mounting on DeSantis to consider appointing Lara Trump, who currently serves as the co-chair of the Republican National Committee and is the daughter-in-law of President Trump, as Rubio's successor. The impending resignation of Senator Rubio to assume his new role as Secretary of State on January 20th will leave a vacant Senate seat that needs to be filled.
DeSantis emphasized the importance of selecting a Senator who aligns with President Trump's agenda, particularly in areas such as immigration, border security, fiscal responsibility, and adherence to conservative principles. The chosen candidate is expected to support the administration's efforts to address bureaucratic challenges and deliver on the promises made during the election campaign.
