DeSantis is not hiring anyone, public universities in Florida are controlled by a Board of Regents of each school, here is a quote directly from the UF website.
The UF Board of Trustees is the public body corporate of the university. It sets policy for the institution, and serves as the institution’s legal owner and final authority. The UF Board of Trustees holds the institution’s resources in trust and is responsible for their efficient and effective use. The UF Board of Trustees consists of six citizen members appointed by the Governor and five citizen members appointed by the Board of Governors. The Chair of the Faculty Senate and the President of the Student Body are also voting members.
Thanks for the info
DeSantis appointed a majority of the Board of Trustees that hired Sasse - and they serve at his pleasure. If you think DeSantis didn’t have a say in who they picked, especially when it’s a currently-serving US Senator, I think you’re being naive.