Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis might not have emerged victorious from the latest GOP presidential primary, but he remains a widely popular figure in his home state and beyond.
As such, there have been rumors circulating that he might appoint himself to serve out the remainder of Sen. Marco Rubio’s term. President Donald Trump has nominated the Republican senator to lead the U.S. Department of State.
During a recent press conference, however, the governor poured cold water on such prognostication, as The Hill reported:
“Absolutely not,” DeSantis told reporters Friday when asked about the scenario.
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