Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joined President-elect Donald Trump for a round of golf on Tuesday, sparking plenty of speculation about the future of Florida politics and Trump’s immigration agenda.

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As reported by The Hill, the meeting comes as DeSantis deliberates over who will replace outgoing Senator Marco Rubio, who’s set to become Trump’s Secretary of State, pending Senate confirmation.

Among the names in the mix for Rubio’s seat are Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, and the governor’s chief of staff James Uthmeier.

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According to sources, Moody is currently the top contender. DeSantis is expected to make his decision before Trump’s inauguration, as Rubio prepares for his confirmation hearing this Wednesday.

While much of the political chatter focuses on the Senate seat, the governor also made headlines for his proactive stance on Trump’s immigration policies. DeSantis announced plans to convene a special legislative session on January 27 to ensure Florida is ready to implement Trump’s agenda to combat illegal immigration.

Trump expressed his gratitude to DeSantis via a post on Truth Social, saying: “Thank you Ron, hopefully other Governors will follow!”

However, not everyone in Florida’s Republican ranks is on board. State Senate President Ben Albritton and State House Speaker Daniel Perez criticized the timing of the session, labeling it “premature” in a joint letter to lawmakers.

DeSantis wasted no time firing back, stating on X, “We have a responsibility to be in this fight. State and local officials in Florida MUST HELP the Trump administration enforce our nation’s immigration law.”

“We are going to need legislation to impose additional duties and provide funding for those local officials.”

DeSantis’s swift move highlights the ongoing tension between the conservative grassroots base and the more cautious establishment Republicans within the state. The governor seems unfazed, doubling down on his alignment with Trump’s vision for America, even at the cost of ruffling some GOP feathers.

As Florida gears up for major shifts in its political landscape, all eyes remain on DeSantis. His choices for Rubio’s successor and his willingness to push forward Trump’s immigration policies could define his leadership heading into 2024.