DeSantis Calls Special Elections Amid GOP Appointments

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called for immediate special elections to fill the congressional seats vacated by Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, who have been appointed to the Trump Administration. Gaetz has resigned his seat to become Attorney General, while Waltz has been named National Security Advisor, pending confirmation. Additionally, Senator Marco Rubio has been appointed as Secretary of State, with DeSantis responsible for appointing his temporary replacement. The urgency in scheduling these elections highlights the Republican effort to maintain their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. This swift action contrasts with the slower response DeSantis had when scheduling a special election for a Democratic seat in the past. Speculation surrounds possible appointees for Rubio's Senate seat, with names like Lara Trump and Jeanette Nunez being floated.