"Florida Republican Chairman Refuses Resignation Amid Rape Allegation, Maintains Innocence"

The chairman of Florida's Republican Party, Christian Ziegler, has refused to resign following a rape allegation made against him, stating that he is innocent. While no charges have been filed, an investigation by the Sarasota Police remains open. Ziegler's wife, Bridget Ziegler, co-founded the conservative group Moms for Liberty, which has been involved in campaigns with Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis has called for Ziegler's resignation to avoid distracting the party. The allegations have led to accusations of hypocrisy, as the Zieglers have been involved in pushing back against LGBTQ+ causes.