Impeachment Push Over Medicaid Funds | Miami News

House Democrats are demanding the impeachment of Attorney General James Uthmeier over a scandal involving $10 million from a Medicaid settlement allegedly funneled through charities to political committees he controlled, used to oppose ballot measures on abortion and marijuana. A leaked grand jury report labeled the move “misappropriated,” though no criminal charges were filed. Democratic leaders call it a blatant abuse of taxpayer money for political gain, pushing for a special session and broader investigations. Uthmeier and Governor DeSantis defend the actions as legal, while critics argue corruption at the highest levels must be punished — even if that means jail time. The governor vows to reform systems to prevent future abuses, but the controversy continues to roil Florida’s political scene. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5be15095443cbab2