Trump's short-lived challenger Ron DeSantis is 'begging' him for a job in administration, report says [View all]

Source: The Independent

Tuesday 21 April 2026 16:45 EDT


Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who once unsuccessfully ran against President Donald Trump, is reportedly “begging” the president for a top role in the administration as he seeks a new job ahead of his term ending this year. While dining with the president at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, the outgoing Florida governor allegedly asked the president to become the next attorney general, Trump told a confidant, according to Axios.

However, an unnamed source told the news outlet that DeSantis was “not interested” in becoming the next AG. Rather, DeSantis would want to serve as the next Secretary for the Department of Defense, should Secretary Pete Hegseth ever leave, or his “dream job” as a Supreme Court justice, a source claimed.

“Governor De Santis enjoys a great relationship with President Trump,” Alex Lanfranconi, communications director for DeSantis, said in a statement.

“Some in the media prefer to focus on fake rumors rather than the many accomplishments of Florida's partnership with the Trump administration. The governor looks forward to continuing to work with President Trump on enforcing immigration laws, restoring the Everglades, and helping to reform college athletics,” Lanfranconi added.

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/ron-desantis-begging-trump-job-administration-b2962152.html