Uthmeier has made a name for himself as an aggressive culture warrior, using his office for a series of attention-grabbing moves, from choosing Martin Luther King Jr. Day to broadcast his disapproval of ‘racial quota’ laws to clashing with major organizations ranging from the NFL to Planned Parenthood.
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From merch to donor checks: How Uthmeier campaign benefitted from Alligator Alcatraz
Fans can buy $30 t-shirts, $27 baseball hats, and an $8 set of bumper stickers to advertise their support for the attorney general and the makeshift facility he’s credited with coming up with the idea for.
Posted inState Government
Democrats want to impeach Uthmeier, but accountability may rest with the voters
Uthmeier, now under fire for his role in the Hope Florida scandal, has previously threatened mayors, county commissioners, and state attorneys with removal from office for failing to meet his legal standards.
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Bondi says she won’t play politics as attorney general but doesn’t rule out probes of Trump foes
Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General and Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, sought to reassure Democratic senators Wednesday that her Justice Department would not prosecute anyone for political purposes but also refused to rule out the potential for investigations into adversaries of the Republican president-elect.
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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will fill Marco Rubio’s Senate seat
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s seat in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced, making Moody only the second woman to represent Florida in the chamber.
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Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
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Matt Gaetz pick shows Trump values loyalty — and retribution — as he returns to Washington
President-elect Trump names Matt Gaetz as attorney general, showcasing loyalty and retribution as priorities. Gaetz, a longtime Trump supporter, steps into a role marked by controversy, signaling changes in the Justice Department’s direction.