Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler Faces Calls to Resign Amid Rape Investigation

Ziegler and Wife Criticized for Hypocrisy Amid Allegations, Refuses to Step Down as Investigation Continues

Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler is under investigation for rape allegations, with both Senator Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis calling for his resignation.
Ziegler and his wife Bridget, a co-founder of Moms for Liberty, are being criticized for hypocrisy as they admitted to a sexual relationship with another woman despite their public stance against LGBTQ+ rights.
Ziegler is refusing to step down, claiming the sexual relationship was consensual. However, the woman alleges Ziegler raped her when she refused to have sex without Bridget present.
The Republican Party of Florida has a moral clause that could allow board members to oust Ziegler. An emergency meeting is being planned in less than two weeks in which Ziegler could be ousted.
No charges have been filed against Ziegler yet, but the Sarasota Police investigation remains open.