President Trump is reportedly encouraging Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) to run for Senate in 2018.

Politico reported Tuesday that the president speaks with Scott about once a week.

“We need you in the Senate. We need business guys like you,” Trump told Scott in a recent phone call, according to a source that paraphrased the conversation for Politico.

The president also suggested he would help Scott raise money for a campaign, the news outlet reported.

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Scott was a strong support of Trump throughout his presidential campaign. He endorsed Trump in March of 2016 and urged Republicans to unify behind the then-presidential candidate.

Scott also chaired a super PAC in support of Trump during the campaign.

Following the general election, Scott said running for Senate is "an option I have."

"But right now, my whole focus is how do I do my best job as governor," Scott said at the time.

Earlier this week, Nelson criticized Trump's executive order barring refugees and people from seven predominately Muslim countries from entering the U.S.

"Regardless of the constitutionality or legality of this Executive Order, I am deeply concerned that it may do more harm than good in our fight to keep America safe,” Nelson wrote.