Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., told reporters Thursday that he has no interest in vacating his role for any job opportunity that might arise in Washington, D.C.

Earlier in the day, DeSantis, a former presidential candidate appointed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to take the post held by current Sen. Marco Rubio, who is set to be confirmed as secretary of state. DeSantis was asked about the possibly of taking the place of current Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth if Hegseth if not confirmed.

“I never asked for anything and I’m not in a position where I’m being offered anything. So we’ll keep the fight going,” DeSantis said when asked if he would be “happier in a national role.”

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