Trump Hints at DeSantis Cabinet Role

0:00It's May 1st. From coast to coast, this is U.S. News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. President Trump dropped the hand Friday that he might tap Florida governor Ron DeSantis for a cabinet spot. Once DeSantis wraps up his term, limited gig. Next January. Trump straight up said he likes the guy a lot when reporters hit him with the question outside the White House. Their vibe wasn't always smooth, especially after DeSantis jumped into the 2024 Republican primary race against Trump. But since Trump kicked off his second term, DeSantis has been riding shotgun on big issues like cracking down on immigration and pushing redistricting plans. Trump's been shaking up his cabinet lately, with Attorney General Pam Bondi, Homeland Security Secretary Christy Knowham and Labor Secretary Laurie. Chavez de Rima are all stepping out. He just got former Senator Mark Wayne Mullen confirmed on March 23rd as the new Homeland Security Chief, but spots for Attorney General and labor are still open.

1:02Sources close to the action say DeSantis has been pushing hard for roles like Attorney General, even floating ideas like Secretary of War or a Supreme Court seat. They had a key lunch chat early last month that Trump National Daryl Golf Club in Miami where Trump reportedly told folks DeSantis was straight up, asking for the Attorney General job. The word is, Trump is open to hooking him up since DeSantis needs his next move and their beef seems squash for now, keeping eyes peeled on how this plays out in the administration.