Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is out of the office this week. He and more than 80 state officials — including department heads and university presidents— saying “ciao” to Italy for five days.

As President-elect Donald Trump names picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, he’s bringing the Sunshine State with him.

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