Florida Republican Party Chair Under Investigation
The Florida Republican Party chair, Christian Ziegler, is currently under investigation by the Sarasota Police Department. This information was confirmed by Ziegler's attorney, Derek Byrd.
The investigation into Ziegler's activities follows allegations made by an individual involved in a menage-a-trois affair. The details of the allegations can be found here.
In addition to his role as the Florida Republican Party chair, Ziegler's wife, Bridget Ziegler, is a co-founder of Moms for Liberty. This far-right group advocates for parental rights and supports right-wing candidates for school boards. Moms for Liberty opposes the inclusion of references to race or LGBTQ identity in the classroom and has called for the removal of books on gender or sexuality from school libraries.
Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler Faces Calls to Step Down Amid Criminal Allegations
Christian Ziegler, the chair of the Florida GOP, is facing calls to step down after being accused of criminal activity. However, Ziegler's attorney, John Byrd, has stated that Ziegler has been fully cooperative with the Sarasota Police Department and believes that no charges will be filed against him.
The Florida Democratic Party has issued a statement demanding Ziegler's immediate resignation. Party chair Nikki Fried cited the seriousness of the criminal allegations as the reason for her call. Fried also made a comment about Ziegler's stance on banning books about gay penguins, hinting at a possible non-traditional sexual relationship involving Ziegler and his wife, Bridget.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, a Republican, was asked about the accusation against Ziegler during a news conference. Moody declined to comment, stating that she had not seen the facts of the case.
