Donald Trump just gave Gov. Ron DeSantis an early Christmas present. By reportedly picking Sen. Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, the president-elect empowered DeSantis to choose Rubio’s replacement.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) will get to appoint a replacement for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), a choice that will force him to balance the preferences of President-elect Donald Trump with what could benefit his own political future.

If Trump selects Rubio as Secretary of State, DeSantis would gain the power to appoint a temporary Senate replacement.