Former President Donald Trump did not rule out appointing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as attorney general, calling him "very good" when asked about speculation regarding the position. The comments came during an interview on "Pod Force One" with host Miranda Devine, following reports of Attorney General Pam Bondi's departure.

Meanwhile, Florida Republican leaders are advancing efforts to regulate artificial intelligence as DeSantis prepares to leave the governor's office due to term limits. State GOP officials are promising expanded rules governing AI technology, including regulations on chatbots, despite pushback from the Trump administration on such measures.

DeSantis has been a vocal critic of artificial intelligence technology during his tenure as governor. The incoming regulatory framework represents a continuation of his administration's cautious approach toward emerging technologies.

The speculation about DeSantis's potential federal role comes as the Trump administration faces the need to fill key cabinet positions. DeSantis, who challenged Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, has maintained his influence within the party despite the primary contest.

Florida's push for AI regulation puts the state at odds with the broader Trump administration approach, which has generally favored less restrictive policies toward technology companies and artificial intelligence development.