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.

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.