Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday appointed state Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate, setting her up to fill Sen. Marco Rubio's seat when he joins the Trump administraiton.

DeSantis announced he is appointing Ashley Moody to replace Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Senator Marco Rubio if he is confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state.

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday named state Attorney General Ashley Moody to the US Senate, choosing a staunch ally to fill the seat set to be vacated by Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state.

As Ashley Moody prepares to fill an upcoming Senate vacancy, those hoping for moderation from the Florida Republican should probably lower their expectations.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that state Attorney General Ashley Moody will be taking Marco Rubio’s place as the Sunshine State’s junior senator. DeSantis announced his pick at a news conference in Orlando days before Rubio is set to resign to become President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of state.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s seat in the U.S. Senate. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment on Thursday, making Moody only the second woman to represent Florida in the chamber.

Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general, was involved in a tense exchange with Democrat Sen. Mazie Hirono during her Senate confirmation hearing. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened tariffs of 60% against all Chinese goods, igniting fears of retaliatory tariffs from China.