Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier as Florida’s attorney general, handing the state’s top law enforcement role to a trusted aide who has helped orchestrate and defend some of his most divisive initiatives.

James Uthmeier was sworn in as Florida's new attorney general, vowing an "America-first" legal approach, with Governor DeSantis emphasizing the office's impact.

Uthmeier said he will approach his new role with an “America first agenda” that fights drug cartels and maintains DeSantis’ approach to government.