Tag: Florida politics
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Rioter Convicted Pelosi Podium Seeks Florida County Office
A Capitol Riot Controversy Reemerges in Local Politics A man who became infamous for grabbing then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s podium during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot has filed to run for a county office in Florida. Adam Johnson, a Republican from Bradenton, submitted paperwork to seek an at-large seat on the Manatee County Commission.…
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Rioter Convicted for Pelosi Podium Seeks Florida County Office
Overview A Florida man who became a symbol of the Capitol riot by grabbing then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s podium is moving from the courtroom to the campaign trail. Adam Johnson, a Republican, has filed to run for an at-large seat on the Manatee County Commission, signaling a high-profile bid that juxtaposes a recent criminal conviction…
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Before Floating Challenge to Trump’s Florida Governor Pick, James Fishback Sought Fed Role and Investments from Trump World
Context: A high-stakes entrance into Trump’s orbit As the conversation swirled around a potential Florida gubernatorial pick tied to former President Donald Trump, an earlier, less-visible thread began to emerge. James Fishback, a name that had surfaced in political and financial circles, was simultaneously courting attention inside Trump-world and signaling personal ambitions that stretched beyond…
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James Fishback and the Fed-Ties Dossier: From Trump World Investments to a Florida Governor Pivot
Overview: The Fishback Connection in Trump’s Orbit James Fishback, a financier with deep ties to circles surrounding former President Donald Trump, has emerged as a notable figure in the interplay between political ambition and financial influence within the Trump-era ecosystem. Reports indicate that in the weeks surrounding intensified tensions with the Federal Reserve, Fishback sought…
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Indicted: Allegations of Misusing FEMA Funds for Campaign Financing
Overview of the Indictment Democratic U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been charged in a federal indictment alleging the improper handling of federal emergency funds, including claims that millions of dollars were diverted to her congressional campaign account. The Department of Justice announced the indictment, marking a significant development in a case that centers…
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Indicted: What the DOJ Allegations Mean for Florida Politics
Overview of the Indictment Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida faces a federal indictment alleging the misappropriation of federal emergency funds and the routing of some of those funds to her campaign account. The Justice Department’s charging document asserts multiple counts related to the alleged scheme, which centers on federal disaster aid programs and campaign…