Defeated but Defiant: Florida Prosecutor Dismisses Re-Election Bid, Citing DeSantis’ “Shadow Government”

Andrew Warren, one of two Florida state attorneys suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2022, has announced he will not seek re-election. This decision marks a stark conclusion to a political saga fueled by clashing ideologies and accusations of overreach.

Warren's rationale for bowing out centers on Governor DeSantis' controversial actions. "There's no point in running again if the governor is simply going to remove me again," Warren stated, citing concerns that DeSantis would repeat his 2022 removal based on perceived policy disagreements. This claim paints a picture of a "shadow government" where the governor's political. . .