Summary
A nurse in Florida named Erik Martindale gave up his nursing license after saying online that he would not anesthetize people who support President Trump's MAGA movement. He later claimed his account was hacked, but the Florida Attorney General confirmed he is no longer a registered nurse in the state. Martindale moved to Indiana and voluntarily relinquished his license.
Key Facts
- Erik Martindale was a registered nurse in Florida.
- He posted that he would not anesthetize MAGA supporters, a stance he later claimed was due to his account being hacked.
- Florida's Attorney General confirmed that Martindale is no longer a registered nurse in the state.
- Martindale voluntarily gave up his license and moved to Indiana without informing the Florida Board of Nursing.
- His nursing license would have expired in April 2027.
- There were no emergency actions, discipline, or public complaints reported about him.
- The story highlights political tensions in the U.S., especially regarding treatment based on political beliefs.
