Should President-elect Trump pick Gov. Ron DeSantis to lead the Defense Department (and should DeSantis accept), his exit would upend Florida's political landscape and scramble its government. Why it matters: Trump's cabinet picks have led to a game of political musical chairs in the Sunshine State,

Rumors are swirling that President-elect might name Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to lead the Pentagon to replace nominee Pete Hegseth. What happens then?

The answer is Jeanette Núñez. As lieutenant governor, Núñez, 52, would be the first in line to serve as governor in the event that DeSantis resigns his post, according to state law. If that were to happen, Núñez would become Florida’s first Cuban-American and first female governor.