‘Sex Scandal’ Allegations Threaten to Oust Florida GOP Chairman as Wife Refuses to Step Down From School Board

Florida GOP officials say Christian Ziegler demanded a $2 million ‘buyout’ to resign as state party chair, allegations he denies.

Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler speaks at the Florida Freedom Summit in Kissimmee, Fla. on Nov. 4, 2023 Republican Party of Florida via Rumble/Screenshot via The Epoch Times

Christian Ziegler, the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), faces a potential ouster on Dec. 17 as state GOP officials convene in Orlando to decide on his fate.

The Sarasota Police Department (SPD) is investigating Mr. Ziegler after a woman accused the former Sarasota County commissioner of rape. Mr. Ziegler denied the allegation and contended that their relationship was consensual.