Rick Scott says it's Ron DeSantis' 'choice' not to rally with Donald Trump
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott did not take the bait when asked about the chilly dynamic between Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump.
Asked if DeSantis should appear at a rally Trump is holding next weekend in South Florida to support Marco Rubio, Scott offered a cool response.
“That’s a choice everybody makes,” Scott said. “I know (former) President Trump is trying to make sure we get a majority back in the Senate.”
Scott continued to veer away from the premise of the question until CNN host Dana Bash offered a follow-up, asking if Scott was “OK” with DeSantis’ absence.
“Oh yeah. It’s a choice he makes. Absolutely,” Scott said.
The cryptic response adds another layer to the story of the rally announced las...