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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida’s attorney general

James Uthmeier was sworn in as Florida’s 39th Attorney General by Governor Ron DeSantis on February 17, 2025.
Uthmeier succeeded Ashley Moody, who was selected to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate.
Before his appointment, Uthmeier served as chief of staff to DeSantis and in the Florida Office of General Counsel.
Uthmeier expressed his honor and excitement for his new role via Twitter, stating he aims to build on Moody's record.

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floridadaily.com

Ron DeSantis Appoints James Uthmeier As Florida Attorney General

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed James Uthmeier, his former chief of staff, as the new attorney general. Uthmeier, 37, was sworn in during a ceremony in Tallahassee. Uthmeier replaces Ashley Moody, who was selected by DeSantis for a vacant U.S. Senate seat after Marco Rubio became US Secretary of State. Uthmeier will lead Florida’s […] The post Ron DeSantis Appoints James Uthmeier As Florida Attorney General appeared first on Florida …

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Newsmax

'Bulldog' James Uthmeier Sworn in as Florida AG

James Uthmeier was sworn in as Florida's attorney general Monday.

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The Capitolist

Uthmeier takes reins as Attorney General

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. While DeSantis had said earlier he would appoint Uthmeier to succeed former Attorney General Ashley Moody, he made it official during a brief ceremony at the Old Capitol. DeSantis last month appointed Moody to the U.S. Senate, after Marco Rubio was picked by President Donald T…

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Washington Examiner

DeSantis appoints new ‘bulldog’ Florida attorney general

James Uthmeier was sworn in as Florida attorney general Monday after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) appointed him to the office vacated by now-Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL). Moody was the state’s attorney general until last month, when DeSantis appointed her to…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida’s attorney general - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

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. Uthmeier was sworn in Monday during a ceremony in Tallahassee. The 37-year-old becomes one of the youngest state attorneys general and the latest person to benefit from the political shuffle sparked by …

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