James Uthmeier assumed his position as Florida Attorney General on Monday after serving as Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) chief of staff in the governor's office.

After serving as Gov. Ron DeSantis chief of staff, it was made official Monday during a ceremony at the Old Capitol.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier as Florida’s attorney general, handing the state’s top law enforcement role to a trusted aide who has helped orchestrate and defend some of his most divisive initiatives.