Under the Florida constitution the Governor has the authority to suspend state officials for reasons of misfeasance, malfeasance, neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetence, permanent inability to perform official duties, or commission of a felony. The Governor has further authority to fill that office by appointing a replacement for the duration of the suspension. Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Hillsborough County state prosecutor Andrew Warren for failing to enforce the laws of Florida.
Specifically, Andrew Warren had announced he would not enforce laws created by the Florida legislature that were as against his personal political outlooks. Warren publicly stated he would not enforce laws restricting abortion, anti-riot laws, and any law that sought to protect children from adult predators. “We don’t elect people in one part of the state to have veto power over what the entire state decides on these important issues,” Governor DeSantis said.
Governor Ron DeSantis made the announcement of the suspension and replacement in Tampa, with a group of law enforcement and sheriffs from across the state. WATCH:
This was/is a bold move and Ron DeSantis is well supported in Florida for doing it.
TAMPA, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren of the 13th Judicial Circuit due to neglect of duty. The Governor has the authority to suspend a state officer under Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Florida.
The Governor has appointed Susan Lopez to serve as State Attorney for the period of suspension. She has most recently been serving as a Judge on the Hillsborough County Court. To view the order suspending Andrew Warren and appointing Susan Lopez, click here.
“State Attorneys have a duty to prosecute crimes as defined in Florida law, not to pick and choose which laws to enforce based on his personal agenda,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “It is my duty to hold Florida’s elected officials to the highest standards for the people of Florida. I have the utmost trust that Judge Susan Lopez will lead the office through this transition and faithfully uphold the rule of law.”
“I have the utmost respect for our state laws and I understand the important role that the State Attorney plays in ensuring the safety of our community and the enforcement of our laws,” said Susan Lopez, State Attorney of the 13th Judicial Circuit. “I want to thank the Governor for placing his trust in me, and I promise that I will faithfully execute the duties of this office.”
The Governor has the authority under the Florida Constitution to suspend state officials for reasons of misfeasance, malfeasance, neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetence, permanent inability to perform official duties, or commission of a felony. The Governor has further authority to fill that office by appointment for the duration of the suspension.
Susan Lopez was appointed by Governor DeSantis to serve as a judge on the Hillsborough County Court in 2021. She previously served as Assistant State Attorney of the 13th Judicial Circuit for more than 15 years and as Staff Attorney of the Second District Court of Appeal. She received her bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College and her law degree from Suffolk University. She is a long-time resident of Tampa and has been involved in the Hillsborough community through a variety of organizations for many years. (read more)
A special shout out for Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. She played a big role in this also.
Been a while since I was proud of any Official person, but have to say I wondered when someone would decide that the “oath of office” than they all must take , actually means anything…..evidently they can swear to do whatever they want….instead of follow the rules or laws.
Governor Ron DeSantis is Heaven Sent.
God Bless you Governor.
People of Florida are lucky to have such a man.
They are rare, as the darkness & spiritual wickedness of the left envelops our nation, and most cower or join the cult.
I sure wish we had strong conservative politicians like DeSantis here in Canada. The more I hear about him I’m more and more tempted to move there.
Name the US president and AG who cleaned out the DC swamp for $600.
Who is President De Santis and AG Grady Judd?
The lesson being taught is to have absolute zero tolerance for abject bullsh*t, to call it out the instant it appears, and stand prepared with the actual truth of the issue. This is The Governor’s superpower, he simply does not suffer fools. At all. I will never forget his approach at a presser to the podium surrounded by high schoolers wearing the face masks.
No quarter given, intellectually, morally, culturally, religiously, philosophically, politically, medically, scientifically. Live Truth, Speak Truth, never ever compromise to any degree. This is how you deconstruct the Gramscian/Alinskyite establishment, by standing tall and denying it to their faces, regardless of consequences.
Oh, and picture IDs and paper ballots, executed and counted on a single Election Day, with sacred chains of custody broken only under penalty of felony law, and gathered, handled and counted by teams of sworn, trusted citizen observers under video surveillance broadcast publicly on Internet.
Excellent!
He also doesn’t care if the enemies of the people like him.
Onward! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Love that man!! GO DeSantis USA 🇺🇸
Any legislation, prosecutor, etc. that is funded by Soros money needs to be outed, voted against — or removed.
Paging Gov Abbott.
We have a few of these Soros-funded pawns here in Texas, too.
Hello… anyone home there in Austin?
Bueller, Bueller, Bueller…
Thank you, Gov. DeSantis!
“Woe to those who make unjust laws,
to those who issue oppressive decrees,
to deprive the poor of their rights
and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people,
making widows their prey
and robbing the fatherless.
What will you do on the day of reckoning,
when disaster comes from afar?
To whom will you run for help?
Where will you leave your riches?
Nothing will remain but to cringe among the captives
or fall among the slain.” -Isaiah 10:1-4
““The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me,
And His word was on my tongue.
The God of Israel said,
The Rock of Israel spoke to me:
‘He who rules over men must be just,
Ruling in the fear of God.” -2 Samuel 23:2-3
Leftists think they’re being sly in the comments, don’t they? Suggesting that DeSantis is one of them and trying to pit him against Trump. Give it up, trolls. The actual conservatives on here know better.