Trump backs James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general in 2026

Last month, reports surfaced that the president was considering backing Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez for AG.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

The endorsement came a month after reports surfaced that the president was considering backing Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez for AG.

A portrait of Jose Javier Rodriguez, a man with a receding hairline, standing with his arms crossed. He is smiling warmly at the camera and wearing a blue pinstripe suit, a light blue shirt, and a tie. The background is a blurred, lush green park with a body of water behind him.

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If elected as attorney general, José Rodriguez vows to actually enforce Florida minimum wage law

The AG has the power to fine employers found to have willfully violated minimum wage requirements—there is no evidence that the office has ever done this in the 20 years they’ve had the authority.

by McKenna Schueler September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

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Florida attorney general files lawsuit against Target over LGBTQ Pride campaign

Uthmeier was sworn in Monday as attorney general after serving as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ chief of staff.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 21, 2025June 12, 2025

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DeSantis’ former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida attorney general

“We will not stand idly by as the left tries to infiltrate our institutions and use the court system to indoctrinate our kids,” Uthmeier said.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix February 17, 2025May 21, 2025

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Florida AG Ashley Moody launches antitrust investigation after FSU playoff snub

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently included $1 million for any legal action related to FSU being left out of the playoff

by News Service of Florida December 13, 2023March 13, 2024

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George Sheldon says Pam Bondi’s got some explaining to do

by Mitch Perry March 29, 2014March 3, 2025

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Trump backs James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general in 2026

If elected as attorney general, José Rodriguez vows to actually enforce Florida minimum wage law

Florida attorney general files lawsuit against Target over LGBTQ Pride campaign

DeSantis’ former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida attorney general

Florida AG Ashley Moody launches antitrust investigation after FSU playoff snub

George Sheldon says Pam Bondi’s got some explaining to do