Nov. 17, 2024 – Mississippi U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican, announced late last week she would not pursue a position in the President-elect Donald Trump administration.
Speculation has been that Hyde-Smith would possibly be considered for the position as U.S. Agriculture Secretary.
However, Hyde-Smith released a statement that said she wanted to continue as a U.S. Senator and also confirmed that she planned to run for reelection in 2026.
Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.
