A Florida anesthesiologist who publicly declared he would refuse medical treatment to Republicans is now facing the full force of the law, as Attorney General James Uthmeier moves to strip him of his medical license.
Erik Martindale, a registered nurse anesthesiologist, sparked outrage after posting on social media that he would not perform anesthesia on patients who support President Trump or the MAGA movement. The shocking declaration amounts to medical discrimination based on political beliefs – something that should alarm every American, regardless of party affiliation.
Attorney General Uthmeier wasted no time responding to this blatant violation of medical ethics, announcing Monday that he is "paging" the state's nursing board to take immediate action against Martindale's license.
"No patient should ever fear that their political beliefs will determine whether they receive life-saving medical care," a source close to the AG's office told reporters.
This case represents everything wrong with the radical left's approach to healthcare and human dignity. Here we have a medical professional – someone who took an oath to "do no harm" – openly declaring he will withhold critical medical services based on how someone votes.
Think about the chilling implications: What happens when a MAGA supporter needs emergency surgery? Will they have to hide their political beliefs to receive treatment? This is the kind of medical tyranny we'd expect in communist China, not the United States of America.
Medical Ethics Demands Political Neutrality
The Hippocratic Oath exists for a reason. Medical professionals are bound by centuries of ethical tradition to treat all patients equally, regardless of race, religion, or – yes – political affiliation. Martindale's public declaration shreds these fundamental principles.
Florida's swift response sends a clear message: political discrimination in healthcare will not be tolerated in the Sunshine State. While blue states might coddle radical activists masquerading as medical professionals, Florida stands firm in protecting patients' rights.
Patriots across the country are watching to see if other states will follow Florida's lead in holding these radical healthcare workers accountable. Will your state protect you from medical discrimination, or will politics determine whether you live or die?