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Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a replacement for embattled defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, according to sources.

Hegseth faces allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, intoxication, and a hostile work environment, which have led to doubts among Senate Republicans about his confirmation.

DeSantis, who previously ran against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, has been urged by donors and advisers to reconcile with Trump for the benefit of the Republican Party.

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    14 days ago

    Remeber guantanamo bay torture camps? Guess who was in charge of writing the legal rational for that.

    Yes, Florida would get rid of him, but you don’t want him in charge of the US arms forces.