Ron DeSantis Names James Uthmeier as Florida Attorney General

Uthmeier, a trusted DeSantis aide, steps into the role, vowing to champion a conservative 'America First' agenda.

James Uthmeier, formerly Ron DeSantis' chief of staff, was sworn in as Florida's attorney general on Monday, replacing Ashley Moody, who now serves in the U.S. Senate.
Governor DeSantis praised Uthmeier as a 'bulldog' and credited him with advancing key conservative initiatives during his tenure in the administration.
In his remarks, Uthmeier pledged to combat drug cartels, gangs, and traffickers, while opposing what he described as leftist influence in institutions and legal challenges to conservative policies.
Uthmeier's appointment has drawn criticism from Florida Democrats, who accuse him of using taxpayer resources to support partisan initiatives and question his impartiality in the role.
The new attorney general will serve the remainder of the term through January 2027 and is eligible to run for election in 2026.