MAGA governor reportedly ‘begging’ Trump for job as term comes to an end

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22 Apr 2026 • 5:20 AM MYT
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  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is reportedly seeking a top role in a potential Donald Trump administration as his current term concludes.
  • Reports suggest DeSantis allegedly asked Trump to be the next Attorney General, though other sources indicate his preference for Secretary of Defense or a Supreme Court justice position.
  • DeSantis's communications director, Alex Lanfranconi, denied these reports, stating the governor enjoys a “great relationship” with Trump and looks forward to continued collaboration.
  • DeSantis, who is not eligible for a third term as Florida governor, is considered a strong contender for a cabinet-level position, particularly Secretary of Defense due to his military background.
  • DeSantis’s “dream job” would be to become a Supreme Court justice, a source claimed.

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