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Florida bans nurse from practicing after disturbing social media comments about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

Lexie Lawler was suspended and fired after posting a viral video wishing severe childbirth injury on White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, an act deemed an ethical violation.

  • On Wednesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Lexie Lawler is barred from practicing nursing in Florida, with the suspension effective until the Florida Board of Nursing takes final action.
  • Last week, Lexie Lawler posted a viral TikTok identifying herself as a labor-and-delivery nurse and wishing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt severe childbirth harm, and Leavitt announced last month she was expecting.
  • The 14-second video used derogatory language about Leavitt's pregnancy, went viral, and prompted Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital to fire Lawler today after local officials intervened.
  • Uthmeier called the comments `vile`, urged the Florida Board of Nursing to revoke Lawler's license immediately, and praised Florida surgeon general Joseph A. Ladapo for decisive action.
  • The case continues to generate debate over political speech and professional ethics, as a GoFundMe by Unlawful Threads describes the firing as retaliation and WPBF 25 News awaits the White House response.
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News Addicts broke the news in West Palm Beach, United States on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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