Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Florida Nurse Faces Backlash for Refusing MAGA Patients
A nurse named Erik Martindale in Florida is in trouble for saying he won't treat patients who support former President Donald Trump.
This is called being a 'MAGA' supporter.
People are upset because they think everyone should get medical help no matter who they support in politics.
This news comes after another nurse, Alex Pretti, was killed in Minnesota, which has already made people in the US more divided.
Now, more people are asking for Martindale to be suspended from his job.
Florida nurse Erik Martindale has faced backlash for refusing to treat patients who support former President Donald Trump (MAGA).
This incident comes after the recent death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minnesota, which has already increased polarization in the US.
Many people are calling for Martindale's suspension, arguing that no patient should face discrimination based on their political views.
The controversy has added fuel to the fire of an already divided nation.
Martindale's actions have sparked a debate about political discrimination in healthcare.
- Who
- Erik Martindale, a nurse in Florida
- What
- Refused to treat patients who support former President Donald Trump (MAGA)
- When
- Recently, with timing noted after Alex Pretti's death
- Where
- Florida, USA
- Why
- Martindale's actions have sparked controversy and calls for his suspension, with many arguing against discrimination based on political views
- Name
- Erik Martindale
- Profession
- Nurse
- Location
- Florida
- Controversy
- Refusing treatment to MAGA patients
- Recent Incident
- ICU nurse Alex Pretti's death in Minnesota