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DeSantis Appoints AG Ashley Moody to Replace Rubio in Senate

Appointment is pending Sen. Rubio's upcoming confirmation

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TALLAHASSEE — On Thursday morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody would replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), pending the incoming Secretary of State for the Trump administration's Senate confirmation.

Moody has served as the Attorney General of Florida since January 2019. She previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney and a circuit court judge in Hillsborough County. Moody has supported lawsuits to invalidate the Affordable Care Act, advocated against the restoration of voting rights for former felons, and opposed the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Ashley Moody (center) flanked by Melania Trump (L) and President-elect Donald Trump (R). Photo via Moody's X account.
Ashley Moody (center) flanked by Melania Trump (L) and President-elect Donald Trump (R). Photo via Moody's X account.

Moody has been a stringent supporter of President Donald Trump and joined the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit, which sought to contest the 2020 presidential election results.

"Governor, I want to let you know that I will not let you down, I will not let the citizens of Florida down, and I will not let my country down," said Moody in accepting the appointment.

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  • Cat L

    Of course, logically he would position someone who is willing to go along with their donors interests. She's game.

    Saturday, January 18 Report this

  • igobye3959

    God help us. She is totally tone deaf to what the people she will represent want. She will not be OUR senator…..she will be Trump’s senator.

    Saturday, January 18 Report this

  • rjckeuka4

    They're all trump cult members. Why should she be any different. :(

    Saturday, January 18 Report this

  • Buldog

    Heavy sigh-no one is surprised-we should all be worried

    Sunday, January 19 Report this