A.G. Gancarski
In her bid for a first election to the U.S. Senate, Sen. Ashley Moody has received the most significant “Complete and Total Endorsement” in the Republican Party, courtesy of Donald Trump.
Trump is praising the twice-elected former Florida Attorney General, who Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed to succeed Marco Rubio earlier this year, as “doing a tremendous job representing the incredible people of Florida.”
“Ashley is working tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Help Secure our already Secure Southern Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, Strengthen our Great Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment,” Trump posted Thursday to Truth Social.
Not surprisingly, Moody welcomed Trump’s endorsement.
“I am honored by the endorsement of President Donald Trump as we work together to bring America into the Golden Age and deliver the America First agenda,” Moody said in a statement Thursday evening. “We finally have a leader back in the White House to secure the border, fight the opioid epidemic, implement the largest tax cut for the working class in HISTORY, and prioritize Americans’ safety and prosperity. As Attorney General of Florida, I defended President Trump against weaponized lawfare, and as your newest United States Senator I won’t ever back down from standing for what is right, ensuring government answers and works for THE PEOPLE, and Making America Great Again.”
Moody, along with fellow Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott, is a staunch supporter of Trump’s agenda, including his signature “Big, Beautiful Bill” tax break and spending cut package, which passed earlier this month. She was also present at the White House last week as Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT Fentanyl) Act, legislation she co-sponsored to reduce the spread of fentanyl.
“While Florida’s Attorney General, one of my top priorities was putting an end to the fentanyl crisis,” Moody said. “In 2023, we saw our state’s fentanyl death rate drop 11%, while the national average decreased just 2% during the same time frame. Florida continues to lead the way. Every single day, our law enforcement officers work tirelessly to stop this deadly drug, and this common sense bill will help hold those who peddle this poison accountable.”
Moody’s standing with Florida Republicans is strong, with 35% of Republicans approving and only 10% disapproving, according to a recent poll by the University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL)
Moody has nearly $2 million in cash on hand, but with Trump’s backing, it could tamp down any GOP Primary challenge. One potential Republican opponent has emerged: fringe candidate Jake Lang, a prominent Jan. 6 defendant, filed his candidacy for the seat in February. So far, Lang has reported slightly more than $25,000 in cash.
The only other contender is Democrat Josh Weil, who lost a Special Election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District this year. Weil reported raising nearly $125,000.
He discounted the endorsement as a political payback Friday.
“Ashley Moody wasn’t elected by anyone – she’s an appointed stooge and she’s rubber stamped every horrible decision by Trump from cutting Medicaid and FEMA for billionaire tax giveaways to Alligator Alcatraz and burying the Epstein files. No surprise he’s rewarding her for her loyalty.”
The Kalshi prediction market gives Moody a solid 89% chance of winning next November.
