"Florida GOP in Turmoil: Scandals, Investigations, and Power Struggles"
The Republican Party of Florida has stripped Christian Ziegler, the party's chairman, of his powers and salary amid a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual assault. While Ziegler has not been charged and denies any wrongdoing, the party's executive committee declared him unfit for office and significantly reduced his authority. Many party members see this as a precursor to his potential removal from office. Republicans argue that the investigation is a distraction and makes it difficult for Ziegler to effectively raise funds and support candidates in the upcoming presidential election year. Ziegler's wife, Bridget Ziegler, a Sarasota County School Board member, has also faced calls for her resignation.