A Valentine’s Day weekend golf outing between Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump is generating fresh intrigue about Florida’s political future — particularly what comes next for First Lady Casey DeSantis.
DeSantis spent part of the holiday weekend in California at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am before teeing it up with Trump, a meeting that quickly set off speculation about 2028 ambitions and lingering political tensions. But according to Florida Politics publisher Peter Schorsch, speaking on The Ryan Gorman Show, the real focus of the conversation may not have been Ron DeSantis at all.
“Everybody had been telling us that the pitch was not about Ron and President Trump,” Schorsch said, noting that relations between the two appear to have “defrosted.” Instead, discussions reportedly centered on what role Casey DeSantis could play once the governor leaves office in January 2027 due to term limits.
Schorsch said one idea floated involves a potential position tied to “Make America Healthy Again” initiatives — an issue area where the First Lady has recently been active, including speaking out on food ingredients and public health concerns. While rumors have occasionally surfaced about a possible congressional bid, Schorsch indicated that a short-term role within the Trump administration, potentially allowing her to split time between Washington and Florida, is viewed as more plausible.
The meeting underscores a broader political reality: Trump appears interested in keeping multiple potential successors in the mix rather than narrowing the field too early. For the DeSantises, aligning strategically now could shape opportunities after 2027 — and signal how their relationship with Trump evolves in the years ahead.
To hear the full breakdown — including what insiders say was discussed during the hours-long meeting and how it could reshape Florida’s political chessboard — listen to the complete conversation on The Ryan Gorman Show.