DeSantis Appoints James Uthmeier As Florida Attorney General

Uthmeier sworn in as Florida Attorney General, strengthening DeSantis’ influence
James Uthmeier was officially sworn in as Florida attorney general on Monday, succeeding Ashley Moody after she was appointed to the U.S. Senate.
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After serving as Gov. Ron DeSantis chief of staff, it was made official Monday during a ceremony at the Old Capitol.
DeSantis ‘bulldog’ is now Florida’s attorney general
The position of attorney general is arguably the second most powerful one in Florida’s executive branch. Florida’s top legal officer position came open after DeSantis appointed Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate spot that had held by Marco Rubio, who was picked by President Donald Trump to become Secretary of State.
James Uthmeier officially becomes Florida’s Attorney General, described by DeSantis as ‘bulldog’
With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing him as a “bulldog,” James Uthmeier was elevated Monday to become Florida attorney general after serving as the governor’s chief of staff.
DeSantis Appoints James Uthmeier As Florida Attorney General Amid
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier, as the state’s new attorney general, placing a trusted ally in the top law enforcement position.
James Uthmeier sworn in as the Florida Attorney General
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