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Angie Nixon Calls for Jail of Florida GOP Senator Ashley Moody Amid Medicaid Settlement Controversy
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Core Event: Nixon’s Call for Jailing Moody
During a CNN interview on October 16, 2026, Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon—a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)—said she wants Republican incumbent Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) jailed over the Medicaid settlement controversy. “They are spreading, like, a lot of disinformation and lies on commercials about me… The fact remains that Ashley Moody is a lying, cheating, thieving, scamming person who basically took $10 million from sick kids for the Medicaid program,” Nixon said.
Background & Context: Hope Florida Settlement and Grand Jury Report
In 2024 the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) reached a $67 million settlement with Centene Corp. over alleged Medicaid fraud. A grand jury later found $10 million of that settlement diverted to the Hope Florida Foundation, linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis, and then to political action committees opposing a 2024 cannabis-legalization ballot measure. The grand jury implicated former Attorney General Ashley Moody, former chief of staff James Uthmeier, and former AHCA secretary Jason Weida.
On October 6, the Florida First District Court of Appeal ordered the grand jury report expunged, ruling the panel exceeded its authority.
Data & Statistics
- $10 million allegedly misappropriated (claimed by Nixon).
- $67 million total settlement.
- Over 440,000 Floridians reportedly lost health coverage, according to Nixon.
- Polling: RealClearPolitics shows Moody leading Nixon by seven points.
Official Statements & Responses
- Angie Nixon said she will “call for a full-on investigation” and, if elected, pursue the matter as a federal lawmaker.
- Sen. Ashley Moody defended herself, stating “there have been numerous reports that misrepresent the facts…”.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis rejected the misappropriation claim, saying there was “no Medicaid money involved” with the Hope Florida donation.
Criticism & Opposition
- RNC spokeswoman Emma Hall labeled Nixon’s stance extremist, calling it a “Communist playbook.”
- NRCC spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole linked Nixon’s position to broader “radical” agendas of Florida Democrats.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The fact remains that Ashley Moody is a lying, cheating, thieving, scamming person who basically took $10 million from sick kids for the Medicaid program,”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Grand Jury Findings: Identified alleged diversion but was expunged without indictments, leaving no formal charges.
- Evidence of Criminal Conduct: Nixon’s call for incarceration rests on the unfiled grand jury findings; no court-recorded evidence currently substantiates criminal liability.
What’s Next
Nixon has pledged to pursue a federal investigation into Moody’s actions if she wins the Senate seat. No specific legislative or judicial actions have been scheduled beyond her stated intent.
