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Matt Gaetz: “You put Ron DeSantis before this United States Senate, they…”

Featuring: Matt Gaetz, Republican | Former U.S. House, Florida's 1st District

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Published May 20, 2026 | Video Starts at 16:02

I think he would be very effective on the court. I think he would do a good job persuading other court members. And by the way, he's eminently confirmable. You put Ron DeSantis before this United States Senate, they will confirm him. Do you see any challenge? You have more faith in the Senate than I do at this point. Well, they didn't confirm me, so I don't have that much faith in him. (16:02–16:08)

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Asserts that Ron DeSantis would be confirmed by the U.S. Senate if nominated.

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“He [Rick Scott] is a fearless advocate for the president's agenda.”
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