Ashley Moody Chosen to Fill Rubio's Vacant Senate Position

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attended a press event on September 17, 2024, in West Palm Beach, where Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody delivered remarks.

Governor DeSantis has selected Moody to take over the Senate seat left by Marco Rubio, who will become Secretary of State under President-elect Donald Trump.

During a Thursday press briefing in Orlando, DeSantis commended Moody for her staunch opposition to what he refers to as the Democratic Party's 'woke' initiatives.

"From my tenure’s onset, she's been indispensable—not simply in rhetoric but in impactful outcomes," DeSantis acknowledged. "These victories are vital, and she recognizes the serious nature of the present circumstances."

Since 2019, Moody has been Florida’s attorney general. Last year, she was involved in a legal case against FEMA, accusing its representatives of civil rights violations against Florida's citizens.

The legal complaint accused FEMA of partiality against supporters of Trump by refusing aid after hurricanes, claiming a manager instructed agents to omit homes with Trump flags.

At the Orlando conference, Moody committed to addressing illegal immigration and pushing forward the forthcoming Trump administration's priorities while serving in the Senate.

"I'm prepared to advocate vigorously for our country and champion Trump's America-first agenda on the first day," she declared.

If Rubio's appointment as Secretary of State is confirmed, Moody would serve in the Senate until the regular election cycle in 2026.