Angie Nixon, a Democratic state representative currently running for U.S. Senate, took to social media to express her fervent desire to see Donald Trump behind bars, prompting immediate backlash from the Republican National Committee (RNC) and conservative leaders.
Angie Nixon says she will vote to ‘remove’ Donald Trump after his ‘arrest’
Nixon, who is campaigning to unseat U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, posted a message on X that has since gone viral. “I can’t wait until Donald Trump is arrested and held accountable. I will definitely vote to remove him after becoming Florida’s next U.S. Senator,” Nixon wrote. The comment frames a potential Donald Trump removal as a top legislative priority for her campaign, signaling a hardline stance aimed at energizing the Democratic base in the primary.
The statement, however, drew an immediate and sharp rebuke from the RNC. In an official statement provided to reporters, RNC Chair Emma Hall lambasted Nixon’s rhetoric. “The Democrat party is unhinged, unpopular, and completely consumed by their hatred of President Trump,” Hall said. “Angie Nixon is a joke and so is her doomed campaign.” Hall’s comments suggest that Republicans view Nixon’s aggressive posture as a potential liability in the general election, painting her as an extremist candidate (via Florida Politics).
While Donald Trump is not currently facing a third impeachment inquiry, the threat of future proceedings looms large over the political scene. Nixon’s comments tap into a sentiment held by some progressive Democrats who believe that the President has not been fully held accountable for his actions in office.
Trump was impeached twice by the Democratic-led House during his first term. First in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, and again in 2021 for incitement of insurrection. He was acquitted by the Senate both times, as a two-thirds majority is required for conviction.
Nixon’s path to a potential vote on Trump’s removal is fraught with hurdles. She must first secure the Democratic nomination, where she faces competition from Alex Vindman.
