Even though this will be his last year as governor due to term limits, Ron DeSantis (R) remains a target of Florida's Democrats due in large part to his effectiveness, the fact that he's unapologetically conservative, and his standing firm on the issues that are important to him and a majority of Floridians.
So it was no surprise that amid the marathon session that produced a new congressional map approved by lawmakers on the day of the Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS ruling, and which DeSantis promptly signed into law, some Democrat state lawmakers staged temper tantrums to protest the map's supposed lack of fairness in representation.
Among them was Angie Nixon, the state representative for District 13 in the Florida House. She also happens to be running for the U.S. Senate. As RedState reported, Nixon was seen (and heard) using a bullhorn to try to disrupt proceedings.
ICYMI, watch:
As the Florida House approved the @GovRonDeSantis map with new congressional districts-- Rep. @AngieNixon grabbed a bullhorn and protested the passage on the floor.
— Forrest Saunders (@FBSaunders) April 29, 2026
"This is a violation of the constitution," Nixon shouted. Here's the clip: pic.twitter.com/01iuWl17uR
SEE ALSO: 'GOAT Gov' Ron DeSantis Spikes Ball on Hakeem Jeffries As He Recaps Big Week for Florida
Dem Legislator Has Wild Exchange With Cop During TN Redistricting Battle
On Thursday, the Florida House Rules and Ethics Committee officially reprimanded Nixon for breaking House rules by using the bullhorn.
The House Ethics Committee has officially voted to reprimand Rep. Angie Nixon for "intentionally and repeatedly" breaking House rules during the April 29 session.
“When our rules become suggestions, the rights of every member of this House become less secure.”
The committee found that Nixon’s use of a megaphone on the House floor created an environment of "confusion and chaos."
🚨BREAKING: The House Ethics Committee has officially voted to reprimand Rep. Angie Nixon for "intentionally and repeatedly" breaking House rules during the April 29 session.
— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) May 14, 2026
“When our rules become suggestions, the rights of every member of this House become less secure.”
The… pic.twitter.com/bwoyphFLCv
Because everything is stupid, and because she wants to draw attention to herself and raise money for her Senate campaign, Nixon staged what she called a "moral sit-in" at DeSantis' office on Friday to protest the new map and to call for it to be undone:
"I would love for the governor to come holla at ya girl"
— Forrest Saunders (@FBSaunders) May 15, 2026
Rep. @AngieNixon (D), recently reprimanded in the FL House for using a bullhorn during the vote on new congressional map, is staging a sit-in at @GovRonDeSantis’ office. Says she's here until she gets a chat with gov. pic.twitter.com/GU3tQjE1dh
A few hours after it started, and because of an unwillingness on Nixon's part to leave, Gov. DeSantis had her arrested, and she was charged with trespassing. When the news broke on X of what happened, he responded in classic DeSantis fashion:
FAFO. https://t.co/9i9GI2kO8X
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) May 15, 2026
Later, DeSantis tweeted that she deserved to be arrested, noting that "Our office isn’t a platform for this performative nonsense."
Republicans hold 20 of Florida's 28 congressional seats. The new map, if it survives the current court challenges, could potentially net them another four seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Whoever wins the Democrat primary will take on the GOP nominee, which presumably will be Sen. Ashley Moody, who was appointed by DeSantis in January 2025 to serve out the remainder of Sen. Marco Rubio's term after he was confirmed as President Trump's Secretary of State.
Editor's Note: Do you enjoy RedState's conservative reporting that takes on the radical left and woke media? Support our work so that we can continue to bring you the truth.
Join RedState VIP and use promo code FIGHT to receive 60% off your membership.
Join the conversation as a VIP Member