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Angie Nixon Says Trump or Senate Opponent Ashley Moody May Have ‘Paid Off’ Laura Loomer for Racist Attack

Nixon says the racist post was meant to divert attention from a $10 million Florida settlement scandal involving DeSantis-linked political committees.

  • On Friday, far-right influencer Laura Loomer attacked Representative Angie Nixon and other Black female lawmakers with racist language on social media. Nixon responded Sunday, dismissing the comments while promoting her Senate campaign.
  • Loomer, a close ally of President Donald Trump, previously described herself as a "white advocate" at an American Renaissance conference and doubled down on the remarks while criticizing Nixon's speech.
  • Nixon alleges the attacks were a distraction from a grand jury report finding Governor Ron DeSantis's administration diverted $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to the Hope Florida Foundation.
  • The grand jury found Senator Ashley Moody, then attorney general, authorized her deputy, John Guard, to sign the settlement agreement without due diligence, allegedly funding political activities.
  • Seeking to become Florida's first Black U.S. Senator, Nixon told theGrio voters need candidates who are "accessible, who's ethical." She emphasized electing people who understand everyday working families' struggles.
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Angie Nixon Claps Back At Loony Laura Loomer, Web Salutes

The race for the Senate in Florida has gained national attention due to progressive candidate Angie Nixon winning her primary. Part of that attention turned poisonous as far-right influencer Laura Loomer racially attacked her on social media – but Nixon fired back, drawing support online. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Loomer attacked Nixon […]

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