Florida Revokes Nursing License For Nurse Who Said He Won’t Perform Anesthesia For “MAGA”
Another far-left, hate-filled nurse has lost their Florida nursing license.
Earlier this week, Erik Martindale, a registered Florida nurse said he won’t give anesthesia for “MAGA” undergoing surgery after Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was fatally shot by DHS agents.
Martindale smugly said it is his right and ethical to deny Trump supporters.
“I will not perform anesthesia for any surgeries or procedures for MAGA. It is my right, it is my ethical oath, and I stand behind my education. I own all of my businesses and I can refuse anyone!” Martindale said in a social media post following Alex Pretti’s death.
Meet Erik Martindale, a registered Florida nurse.
He says he won’t give anesthesia for Republicans undergoing surgery and believes that’s his right and is ethical.
He needs to be fired and stripped of his license immediately. @FLNursingBoard pic.twitter.com/CP3dWHH1CX
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 26, 2026
After major backlash, Martindale panicked and laughably claimed his Facebook and Facebook messenger were hacked.
UPDATE: Erik is now claiming his FB and IG were hacked. There’s a slight problem. It was on threads too. Was your threads also hacked Erik?? Lmao
Nobody is buying this Erik. We have all the receipts!
You’re about to see the FO stage of FAFO. You’re losing your license. https://t.co/yhqrKQKcqO pic.twitter.com/t6bOABfKoO
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 26, 2026
On Thursday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Erik Martindale is no longer a registered nurse in Florida.
“Healthcare is not contingent on political beliefs, and we have zero tolerance for partisans who put politics above their ethical duty to treat patients with the respect and dignity they deserve,” Uthmeier said.
Effective today, Erik Martindale is no longer a registered nurse in Florida.
Healthcare is not contingent on political beliefs, and we have zero tolerance for partisans who put politics above their ethical duty to treat patients with the respect and dignity they deserve. https://t.co/JuUXdNvEfe
— Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) January 29, 2026
Martindale is the latest nurse to lose his license.
The nurse who was fired for wishing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suffer a severe 4th degree tear during childbirth has also been stripped of her nursing license in Florida.
On Wednesday, AG Uthmeier announced that Lexie Lawler is no longer allowed to practice nursing in Florida.
Florida Attorney General Dr. Ladapo suspended Lawler’s nursing license.
“Making statements that wish pain and suffering on anyone, when those statements are directly related to one’s practice, is an ethical red line we should not cross,” Uthmeier said.
Effective today, Lexie Lawler is no longer allowed to practice nursing in Florida.
Making statements that wish pain and suffering on anyone, when those statements are directly related to one’s practice, is an ethical red line we should not cross. I’m proud of @FLSurgeonGen for… https://t.co/bil0VltF9Y
— Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) January 28, 2026
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