Casey DeSantis, the wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, has long been rumored as a potential 2026 candidate, but the prospect is inching closer to reality.

The possibility Florida’s first lady would succeed her husband, who will be termed out, has long been wished in some segments of the party, but she has regularly dismissed the notion.

If Casey DeSantis enters the race, it could set the stage for a high-stakes battle between Trump and her husband’s political circles.

Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez expected to be named interim FIU president 00:32. MIAMI - Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez is expected to resign as early as this week to become

UCF Political Science Professor Aubrey Jewett joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down multiple reports Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez is expected to resign from her position before Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to appoint her as the interim president of Florida International University in Miami,