Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirms state’s Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s US Senate seat
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FLORIDA Governor Ron DeSantis has tapped state Attorney General Ashley Moody to take Marco Rubio’s seat in the US Senate.

Donald Trump selected Rubio to be his secretary of state after winning the election on Election Day.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody at a press conference regarding an apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis listens as Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody speaks during a press conference in September 2024Credit: Getty

DeSantis mentioned that the individual he wanted to appoint as senator needed to meet specific requirements. These included supporting and assisting President-elect Trump in fulfilling his campaign commitments, reducing government expenditures, and addressing the issue of illegal immigration.

“I carefully considered this decision. We conducted extensive research and identified several strong candidates from all over Florida, many of whom I believe were highly qualified,” the governor stated during a press conference on Thursday.

“So, that is why today, I am proud to announce that I am selecting our Attorney General Ashley Moody to serve as our next US senator.

“Many of you know her… She has stood strong, time and time again.
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