Statement on Florida Democrat Steve Cody Mocking Horrific Assassination of Charlie Kirk and His Faith:

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power issued the following statement condemning Palmetto Bay Councilmember Steve Cody:

“Florida Democrat Official Steve Cody is a disgrace to public office. After the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk, Cody chose to sneer, saying ‘Charlie Kirk is a fitting sacrifice to our Lords: Smith and Wesson. Hallowed be their name.’

This wasn’t just mocking a murdered patriot. It was spitting on Charlie’s faith, ridiculing his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and sneering at a family and a movement grieving a tragedy. His words are vile and hateful.

Cody’s behavior is part of a long pattern. He has bullied his neighbors, silenced residents, cut off council members mid-sentence, and shut down dissent at every turn. Time and again, he has revealed himself not as a leader, but as a bully drunk on power.

Enough is enough. Florida Democrats must condemn this behavior immediately. If they fail to act, they are complicit in the behavior that is at the root of political violence. The people of Palmetto Bay and all Floridians deserve leaders who honor life, faith, and community.

Steve Cody is a bully and unfit for office. It’s time to remove this scum from public life once and for all.”