DeSantis Appoints Attorney General Ashley Moody to Replace Rubio in Senate as He Becomes Secretary of State

Jan 16, 2025, 03:38 PM

On January 16, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced at a 10 a.m. press conference in Orlando the appointment of Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, who is expected to be confirmed as Secretary of State in President-elect Donald Trump's administration. DeSantis called Moody 'the perfect choice,' highlighting her strong conservative record and stating, 'I want a senator that will lean in.' He praised her actions against Special Counsel Jack Smith's 'politically motivated persecution of Trump,' her fight against the 'rogue Attorney General of New York,' and her leadership in the investigation into the 'second assassination attempt in Palm Beach.' Moody expressed her commitment to advancing the Trump agenda, declaring she is 'ready to deliver on the Trump mandate.' She has been recognized for her work combating illegal immigration, supporting law enforcement, and challenging Biden administration policies.