Summary
The White House has put on hold the judicial nomination of John Guard due to his involvement with a charity linked to an ongoing criminal investigation. This situation has caused a pause in filling an open judicial position in Florida, as Guard is involved with a political committee linked to Governor Ron DeSantis. There are allegations that Medicaid funds were illegally redirected, leading to a grand jury investigation.
Key Facts
- John Guard's judicial nomination is paused because of a criminal investigation.
- The investigation is tied to a charity linked to Governor Ron DeSantis.
- The pause is due to Guard being subpoenaed in connection with the investigation.
- Allegations suggest illegal redirection of $10 million in Medicaid funds.
- A grand jury in Tallahassee is investigating the matter.
- Florida Sen. Rick Scott has not submitted a "blue slip," preventing Senate hearings.
- There is tension between Sen. Rick Scott and Gov. Ron DeSantis.
- Related political funds also targeted marijuana and abortion initiatives in Florida.
