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James Uthmeier, Florida's new attorney general and former chief of staff to Governor DeSantis, has gained prominence through aggressive political moves like opening the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center, receiving praise from Trump, and engaging in controversial legal actions, while also facing scrutiny over financial transactions linked to a charity tied to Casey DeSantis.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is replacing his campaign manager Generra Peck with James Uthmeier, the chief of staff for his gubernatorial office, as part of a continued shakeup of his struggling 2024 presidential campaign. Uthmeier is known for being a trusted adviser and enforcer of DeSantis' agenda, and the change in leadership aims to position DeSantis for success in the primary and against President Joe Biden.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has replaced his campaign manager, Generra Peck, with James Uthmeier, who previously served as DeSantis' chief of staff. This is the third major reshuffling of DeSantis' campaign team, and comes after the team shed a third of its staffers amid budget concerns. Peck will now serve as chief strategist. The move is aimed at improving the campaign's performance in the polls and positioning DeSantis to win the primary and defeat Joe Biden.