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Florida attorney general subpoenas Democratic Socialists of America over alleged foreign donations

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Republican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has subpoenaed the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) to investigate whether it violated state laws by accepting donations from foreign countries, including China and Cuba. The subpoena comes after a DSA-backed candidate won a seat in the Florida Legislature for the first time. Uthmeier's office is examining if the DSA’s fundraising activities have been transparent and lawful, especially concerning delegations and travel fund solicitations tied to foreign sources. This investigation follows recent state legislation aimed at reducing foreign influence in elections by prohibiting nonprofits from receiving funds from entities linked to certain "foreign countries of concern."
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Republican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier subpoenaed the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) on November 10, 2026, under Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. The subpoena demands documents related to alleged foreign donations from countries like China and Cuba, focusing on DSA delegations and travel fund solicitations. Uthmeier stated that his office is investigating whether the DSA violated state law by accepting contributions from "foreign sources of concern," including the regimes in Cuba and China, and if its fundraising has been fully transparent and lawful. This action comes a week after the first DSA-backed candidate won a seat in the Florida Legislature, prompting renewed scrutiny over foreign influence in U.S. politics.

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China Cuba DSA Democratic Socialists of America Florida

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Florida GPE · 6× DSA ORG · 5× Cuba GPE · 4× China GPE · 3× Uthmeier PERSON · 3× Democratic Socialists of America ORG · 2× Democratic Socialist of America ORG · 1× James Uthmeier PERSON · 1× Legislature ORG · 1× Republican NORP · 1×

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The Florida state legislature has passed laws in recent years that target foreign influence in elections, including a law that prohibits nonprofits from accepting donations from entities or individuals associated with “foreign countries of concern," including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria and the Venezuelan government.
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Florida attorney general subpoenas Democratic Socialists of America over alleged foreign donations · mixed framing
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Florida attorney general subpoenas Democratic Socialists of America over alleged foreign donations asserted
general → subpoena → donations
Uthmeier said his office is looking into whether the DSA violated state law by accepting donations from foreign countries, which are allegedly tied to their delegations and travel fund solicitations. uncertain
which → say → delegations
Republican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that he has subpoenaed Democratic Socialists of America to examine alleged foreign donations from countries such as China and Cuba. asserted
he → announce → China
The subpoena comes a week after the first Democratic Socialist of America-backed candidate won a seat in the Florida Legislature. asserted
candidate → come → Legislature
Uthmeier said his office is looking into whether the DSA violated state law by accepting donations from foreign countries, which are allegedly tied to their delegations and travel fund solicitations. uncertain
which → say → delegations
“We are examining whether DSA accepted contributions or support from foreign sources of concern, including the regimes in Cuba and China,” Uthmeier said in a short video posted on his social media channels. asserted
Uthmeier → examine → channels
The Florida state legislature has passed laws in recent years that target foreign influence in elections, including a law that prohibits nonprofits from accepting donations from entities or individuals associated with “foreign countries of concern," including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria and the Venezuelan government. asserted
that → pass → China
A group of DSA members, including people from Florida, joined a coalition of activist groups such as Code Pink on the “Nuestra America” convoy to Cuba in March and allegedly brought medical and school supplies and solar panels. uncertain
group → include → supplies
They also met with Cuban government officials. asserted
They → meet → officials
A spokesperson for the DSA told the Florida Phoenix that they “are aware of the situation and have no comment at this time.” asserted
they → tell → time
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