For the most part, Trump’s cabinet picks have been excellent. The one glaring exception was Rubio for Secretary of State. Since Trump calls the shots anyway, and someone more diplomatic in dealing with foreign govts. is likely to play out in a “good cop, bad cop” dynamic, we can live with the choice.

I believe we will find out that the reason for the choice was to get his daughter in law named to the seat. If Lara is named by DeSantis, it gives him a better ally in the Senate (even if only marginally) and Ron D. gains some good will going forward.