Florida AG James Uthmeier Subpoenas Democratic Socialists of America Over Possible Cuba and China Funding
By Hotspotnews
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on November 10, 2026, that his office has issued an investigative subpoena to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The probe examines whether the organization accepted contributions or support from “foreign sources of concern,” including the governments of Cuba and China, in connection with international delegations and related fundraising.
Uthmeier stated that the subpoena was issued under Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and state laws governing the solicitation of funds. “We are examining whether DSA accepted contributions or support from foreign sources of concern, including the regimes in Cuba and China, and whether its fundraising from Florida donors has been fully transparent and lawful,” he said in a video statement posted to X. He added that Floridians who donate to organizations operating in the state “have a right to know where that money comes from and how it is used,” and that the state will not allow “foreign adversaries to influence Florida through the backdoor of nonprofit fundraising.”
The investigation focuses on recent DSA delegations. This includes trips to Cuba where national leaders and members of the National Political Committee met with Cuban government officials, as well as a separate delegation to China. It also covers travel fund solicitations that sought tens of thousands of dollars to cover the costs of those trips and related activities involving Florida chapters. DSA’s International Committee has publicly described sending a 40-member delegation of elected leaders and rank-and-file members to Cuba in October 2025, where participants delivered solidarity aid and met with Cuban workers, doctors, teachers, artists, and officials, including a deputy minister.
Florida law effective July 1, 2025 (Senate Bill 700), prohibits organizations that solicit contributions from Florida residents from soliciting or accepting contributions, funding, support, or anything of value from a “foreign source of concern.” These include the governments, officials, or political parties of designated countries such as the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Cuba, Russia, Iran, North Korea, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro, and Syria. The law also created an “Honest Services Registry” for compliant nonprofits. Violations can lead to civil and criminal penalties.
DSA Communications Director Priscilla Yeverino told reporters the organization is “aware of the situation and have no comment at this time.” Uthmeier’s office has not publicly detailed specific criminal allegations or named individuals accused of wrongdoing. The announcement comes roughly a week after the first DSA-backed candidate won a seat in the Florida Legislature and after Uthmeier’s own narrow reelection victory.
The subpoena seeks documents related to fundraising activities, international travel, financial disclosures involving Florida donors, and any potential support linked to the foreign governments. Officials say the investigation will follow the facts and enforce applicable law.
Sources: Statements by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (November 10, 2026 video and X post); reporting by Fox News, Florida Politics, Miami New Times, Florida Phoenix, HuffPost, and others; Florida Senate Bill 700 / Chapter 2025-22 (effective July 1, 2025); DSA International Committee public statements on the October 2025 Cuba delegation.
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