Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena Tuesday to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) as part of an investigation into potential foreign contributions from Cuba and China.
The probe examines whether the DSA accepted contributions or support from foreign sources of concern, including the Cuban and Chinese governments, and whether it properly disclosed how funds raised from Florida donors were spent. The subpoena was issued under the state’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and laws governing charitable fundraising.
Florida law requires transparency, Uthmeier stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter), adding that his office would hold accountable those who violate the law. The investigation focuses on foreign contributions tied to delegations and travel fund solicitations.
The Attorney General’s office has not publicly detailed specific allegations or named individuals accused of violating Florida law. The DSA and Uthmeier’s office have been contacted for comment but have not yet responded.
The subpoena marks the latest in a series of state-level actions scrutinizing political organizations’ financial ties to foreign entities. Florida’s enforcement under these laws follows broader national debates over foreign influence in domestic politics and the regulation of charitable and political fundraising activities.