#BREAKING: Ron DeSantis Picks Ashley Moody to Fill Marco Rubio's Seat!
Senator Rubio is now Secretary of State...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace Senator Marco Rubio, who is leaving to become U.S. Secretary of State, with an announcement set for Thursday in Orlando. Moody’s appointment, aligning with DeSantis and Trump’s “America First” agenda, is expected to trigger significant political reshuffling in Florida as multiple candidates vie for key positions ahead of 2026.
Governor DeSantis' Announcement
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace Senator Marco Rubio, who is leaving to become the U.S. Secretary of State.
The formal announcement is scheduled for a press conference on Thursday in Orlando.
Ashley Moody’s Background and Alignment
Moody is a loyalist to both DeSantis and Donald Trump, strongly supporting their "America First" agenda.
A fifth-generation Floridian, Moody has served as a corporate lawyer, judge, and attorney general.
As a teenager, Moody was elected "queen of the famous Strawberry Festival" in her hometown of Plant City.
Moody has stated her readiness to fight for the American people and advance Trump’s policy priorities, such as cutting spending, combating illegal immigration, and prioritizing Americans in key positions.
Political Implications and Reshuffling
The appointment is expected to create a significant political reshuffling in Florida ahead of the 2026 elections.
DeSantis is likely to appoint his chief of staff, James Uthmeier, to replace Moody as attorney general.
Rep. Byron Donalds is preparing a political team to run for Florida governor in 2026.
If Moody runs for reelection to her appointed Senate seat, she is expected to face competition from Rep. Cory Mills, who has already announced his candidacy for Rubio’s seat.
The attorney general's office will also be open for election in 2026, adding to the state’s political drama.
Key Quotes
DeSantis emphasized the need for someone who will work with Trump to deliver on the “America First” mandate, addressing issues like spending, inflation, and illegal immigration.
“I’m ready to show up and fight for this nation and fight for President Trump to deliver the America First agenda on day one,” Moody said.
GO DEEPER
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace Senator Marco Rubio, who is leaving to become U.S. Secretary of State.
The announcement is scheduled for a press conference on Thursday in Orlando.
Moody is a loyalist to both DeSantis and Donald Trump, aligning with their "America First" agenda.
The appointment is expected to trigger significant political reshuffling in Florida ahead of 2026.
James Uthmeier, DeSantis' chief of staff, is expected to replace Moody as attorney general.
Rep. Byron Donalds is preparing a political team to run for Florida governor in 2026.
If Moody runs for reelection to her appointed Senate seat, she may face Rep. Cory Mills, who has announced his candidacy for the seat.
The office of attorney general will also be up for grabs in 2026.
Moody, a fifth-generation Floridian and former judge, has expressed her commitment to advancing Trump’s agenda and serving the American people.