President-elect Donald Trump welcomed Florida's recent lawmaker's recent defection from the Democratic Party with open arms, congratulating her on becoming a Republican and calling for more “disillusioned Democrats.” also recommends the same.
U.S. Rep. Hilary Cassell, who represents the state's 101st Congressional District just north of Miami, announced the party switch Friday in a social media post.
She becomes the second Democratic Florida House member to change affiliations this month, following a similar announcement by state Rep. Susan Valdez of the 64th District on Dec. 9..
“Congratulations to Hillary Cassel as the second Florida representative to represent the state, switching her party affiliation from Democratic to Republican and once again expanding the Republican supermajority in the state Legislature,” Trump said on Truth Social. Ta. post Saturday.
“I would also like to call on other disillusioned Democrats to change parties and join us in this noble quest to save our country and make America great again, greater than ever.” he added. “Thank you, Hilary!”
Attention — Roger Stone: The Republican Party has been completely reshaped by the historic Trump election:
Mr. Cassel and Mr. Valdez both won re-election in November as Democrats, but have since abandoned their former parties for the Republican Party, much to the chagrin of Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried.
Freed shot the two women. That said, “It is unfortunate that Rep. Valdez chose to mislead voters instead of fighting for them.” that “Congressman. Mr. Cassel's decision to change political parties is extremely disappointing.”
