Florida GOP distances itself from candidate charged with child sex abuse

the Palm Beach County Republican Party removed a candidate,Mike Caruso,facing child sex abuse charges from its voter guide shortly after florida Governor Ron DeSantis commented on the party’s endorsement of the controversial politician. Caruso, running for reelection as clerk of the Circuit Court and comptroller, was accused of molesting an underage family member and was suspended from his position following his arrest in August.


The Republican Party of Palm Beach County in Florida removed a candidate facing child sex abuse charges from its voter guide, hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) commented on the party’s endorsement of the embattled politician.

Mike Caruso, who is running for reelection as clerk of the Circuit Court and comptroller in Palm Beach County, is accused of molesting an underage family member. Following his arrest in August, Caruso was suspended from his post by the governor.

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