This weekend, the Orange County State Attorney's Office dismissed all charges against me. This was a just and correct decision. I am very grateful that this legal matter is finally over, and I can look to the future to continue to help improve the lives of all Floridians. It is not easy to be a young, conservative leader who places people first, no matter their political affiliation, race, gender or beliefs. As a first-time legislator, I passed groundbreaking legislation honoring our veterans, combatting human trafficking, protecting our state security, creating jury duty exemptions and much more. A powerful alliance of influential organizers, certain media outlets, agenda-driven institutions, and corporate entities with political agendas have demonstrated their capacity to challenge those who oppose their worldview. During my first term in public office, I found myself navigating the difficult task of standing firm against these combined forces. I will never backdown. The Orlando Sentine/ was the tip of the spear in the effort to destroy my political career, using misleading attacks and playing fast and loose with the truth. The partisan newspaper weaponized its reporters in a coordinated effort to pressure all types of government agencies into scrutinizing every aspect of my life, family, and friends. I will not give up protecting the rights of families and individuals against powerful political and corporate interests. Government has a special role to play in ensuring that the voices of all citizens are heard without regard to partisan politics or corporate greed. The politics of personal destruction must end in our country. I thank God for President Trump's victory, which brings hope for a better America where people are not persecuted for their beliefs or political affiliations. I am extraordinarily grateful to God, my family, and the many friends who stood by me during this painful ordeal. To my fellow conservative warriors, especially the young ones out there desiring to join the America First movement, understand that the cause is definitely worth the price, even when our opponents bring every weapon to bear against us. I will always stand on the side of truth, steadfast in my commitment to upholding enduring values and principles, and preserving the American Dream.