Angie Nixon responds after JD Vance says she doesn't belong in America, tell me about this news today

During a campaign rally in Florida alongside Republican candidates, Vice President JD Vance targeted Florida State Representative and Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Angie Nixon over her political platform and identification as a democratic socialist. Vance told the crowd that socialism has destructive outcomes and argued that anyone holding those views does not belong in the United States, saying, “Then get the hell out of here. You don’t belong in America if those are your views”.

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Angie Nixon, who was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, pushed back forcefully against Vance’s remarks:

• Standing Her Ground: Nixon made it clear she has no intention of leaving, responding that she is “not going any damn place” and criticizing national Republicans for resorting to personal insults instead of addressing substantive policy issues.

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• Framing Working-Class Priorities: She defended her platform, stating that advocating for lower property insurance rates, accessible healthcare, and affordable living costs for everyday families is fundamentally patriotic and what working people deserve rather than “un-American”.

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• Campaign Rhetoric: Contrasting her approach with typical political decorum, Nixon remarked that she does not “go high when they go low” but instead gets “loud,” arguing that the broader political battle is about protecting working families against wealthy donors and out-of-touch agendas.