Last Squeeze🍊— 12.18.2025 — Gimenez Shares Support for Regime Change in Venezuela — Bilirakis Supports Trump's Actions Against Drug Cartels — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 12.18.2025 — Gimenez Shares Support for Regime Change in Venezuela — Bilirakis Supports Trump's Actions Against Drug Cartels — and More...

Florida's Last Political Squeeze of the Day

Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
December 18, 2025

Gimenez Supports Regime Change in Venezuela, 'Restoration of Democracy'

As Republican Lawmakers pushed back against House Democrats for forcing two votes to deny President Donald Trump the ability to use the U.S. Military to continue to attack drug cartels operating out of Venezuela, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) told The Floridian that he supported regime change, or "the ouster of Maduro." READ MORE.

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Squeezers

Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Thank you to Florida's prosecutors for a great year!"

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Several democrats have come forward to the press stating that @RepJeffries is telling other dems not to sign onto the bill to force a vote to ban insider trading. Corrupt. EVERYONE in the country wants this done. You got caught Hakeem."

Senator Rick Scott: "Maduro is not the president of Venezuela, he's a narcoterrorist who knows his days are numbered. @POTUS is doing the right thing by holding him accountable and keeping deadly drugs out of our communities."

Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters: "Once again, inflation came in lower than expected, proving the skeptics wrong and showing President Trump's policies work. MAGA!"

 

FIU
FIU
Rep. Carlos Gimenez
Rep. Carlos Gimenez

 

Gimenez Supports Regime Change in Venezuela, 'Restoration of Democracy' — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — As Republican Lawmakers pushed back against House Democrats for forcing two votes to deny President Donald Trump the ability to use the U.S. Military to continue to attack drug cartels operating out of Venezuela, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) told The Floridian that he supported regime change, or "the ouster of Maduro."

DeSantis Administration Greenlights $27.4M in Conservation and Agricultural Land Acquisitions — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet announced the approval of over 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural lands across four areas of the state for a total investment of $27.4 million this week.

Rebel Republicans Unite with Democrats on Healthcare — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — Four House Republicans rebelled against Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) on Wednesday. The members backed a Democratic aim to force a vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring on Dec. 31st.

State Department Announces $11 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — The State Department announced an approved $11.1 billion package of arms sales to Taiwan. The package includes medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones.

 

FPL
FPL

Gus Bilirakis Supports Trump's Actions Against Drug Cartels, 'Real Cancer' in Venezuela — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) discussed the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on Venezuelan drug cartels in a recent interview with The Floridian, expressing support for the President's actions and supportive of regime change in Venezuela.

Preventative Care Makes a Real Difference for Patients — OPINION — Caring for a loved one is one of the most meaningful responsibilities a person can take on, but it often feels like it brings too many challenges. Thankfully, preventive care, such as vaccines, plays a crucial role in easing that burden.

DeSantis Awards $311 Million to 37 Florida Communities for Infrastructure Improvements — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $311 million to 37 Florida communities for several infrastructure repairs while speaking in Sebring in Highlands County this week.

Boca Raton Mayor Announces Congressional Bid — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R) announced his bid to run for Florida’s 23rd Congressional District, against incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D), former state Rep. George Moraitis (R), and Joe Kaufman (R).

 

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Republican Party of Florida

 

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Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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