"Florida GOP in Turmoil: Scandal Surrounds Ziegler Family"

The Florida GOP is preparing to remove Christian Ziegler from his position as chairman following a sex scandal involving him and his wife. Ziegler has faced criticism for comparing his situation to former President Donald Trump's controversies and allegedly requesting a $2 million severance package. Party members are increasingly resentful of his refusal to step aside and are offended by his hypocrisy. Ziegler is accused of raping a woman who had previously engaged in a threesome with him and his wife. Public education advocates and LGBTQ families have also protested against Bridget Ziegler, Christian's wife, who serves on Sarasota's school board. Prominent Republicans, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Marco Rubio, have called for Ziegler's resignation. The party is expected to hold an emergency meeting to discuss launching an investigation into Ziegler's alleged impropriety and potentially suspend him without pay.
- Florida GOP Ready to Boot Christian Ziegler: 'He's Always Going to Be the Threesome Guy' The Daily Beast
- Florida School Board Urges Bridget Ziegler To Resign Amid Scandal The New York Times
- Embattled Florida GOP chair demands buyout to quit, party members say The Washington Post
- Video: Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler asked to resign over sex scandal CNN
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