Florida Secretary of State Michael Ertel resigns after blackface images emerge

traveler1116/iStock(TALLAHASSEE) — The newly-appointed Florida secretary of state has resigned after photos showing him dressed in blackface more than a decade ago have emerged. Michael Ertel, who was appointed late last month by Gov. Ron DeSantis, submitted his resignation “effective immediately,” according to an email he sent to Florida Director of Executive Staff Diane Moulton …

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