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Florida Senate Candidate Angie Nixon Links Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal to Communism
9/2/2026, 12:51:19 AM
Core Event
Democratic Senate hopeful Angie Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), asserted that President Donald Trump and Republican rival Sen. Ashley Moody are “pushing communism” through a newly announced oil agreement with Venezuela.
Background & Context
Nixon’s campaign positions her as a progressive challenger who joined the DSA to advocate for public housing, quality health care, and veterans’ services. She has repeatedly denied that she is a socialist and rejected DSA proposals such as abolishing the Senate. The oil deal follows a U.S. operation earlier this year aimed at capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and subsequent cooperation with interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
Official Statements & Responses
During an appearance on “The Beat,” Nixon linked the Venezuela agreement to concerns among Cuban and Venezuelan immigrants in Florida, saying the deal threatens democracy and could lead to deportations of Venezuelan residents. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Criticism & Opposition
Republican National Committee spokeswoman Emma Hall countered that Nixon’s rhetoric serves Republican interests, stating, “Every word out of Nixon’s mouth is an in-kind contribution to Republicans in Florida and across the country.” Hall also warned that Nixon continues to support “far-left initiatives” despite party warnings.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Point out how Ashley Moody is so in total lockstep with Donald Trump,” — Angie Nixon
- “Ashley Moody knows that I’m not a socialist,” — Angie Nixon
- “Every word out of Nixon’s mouth is an in-kind contribution to Republicans in Florida and across the country," Hall said.” — Emma Hall, RNC spokeswoman
