In a shocking scene from the Florida State Legislature, Jason Pizzo, Florida Senate Democratic Minority Leader, publicly denounced the Democrats and renounced his membership in the party. After Pizzo’s stirring remarks hit social media, conservatives took to the comments to express their suspicion about his new allegiances and hope for the dissolution of the Democrats.
For context, the Democrats have been floundering since Trump’s historic win in the 2024 election. Instead of taking stock and moderating their positions, the DNC has doubled down on their far-left values, pushing many moderate Democrats, including Pizzo, out.
Such was shown when Jason Pizzo dramatically announced his new party affiliation. He said, “I’m finding [I] may not want it. There’ll be a caucus meeting later this afternoon where I hope that the members of the Democratic caucus will elect a new leader. For today, I FedExed my voter registration form to change my party affiliation to no party affiliation.”
Continuing his epic rebuke of the Democrats, he defended his record and said that he refused to compromise on his values. Pizzo stated, “Joe Scott should receive that by 8 am tomorrow morning in Broward County, and here’s why our constituents are craving practical leaders, not political hacks. We are entrusted to be guided by our conscience. And while I suppose it’s easier in theory than it is an application, even my worst detractors have no valid claim that I can be bullied, that I can be bought or even borrowed for a special interest.”
Concluding his remarks, the former Democrat explained the origin of his strong principles. He explained, “I am my father’s son, even in his death, I am my mother’s son while she is still alive, I will not miss another one of her birthdays, and I will return to who I was when I became a young man, independent, independent in thought, in my passion and my conscience.”
Breaking the news of Pizzo’s announcement, conservative influencer Eric Daugherty posted to X on April 24, 2025. Daugherty stated, “🚨 #BREAKING: A POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE JUST OCCURRED IN FLORIDA AS THE SENATE MINORITY LEADER LEAVES THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY…Ho-lee SHLIT. Jason Pizzo is the Florida Senate Democratic Minority Leader.”
Adding context to the resignation, Daugherty dug into the details. The post read, “He said constituents are so fed up with “political hacks” and he is switching to No Party Affiliation, colloquially known as an independent.”
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Watch Jason Pizzo dramatically denounce the Democrats here:
In the comments under the post, conservatives reacted with suspicion to the sudden change in allegiance. One such comment said, “I don’t live in FL nor do I know this dudes voting record but be wary of this party flip thing!!! I think many are doing it just for reelection potential. I know in SC that is happening.” Building on this point, another added, “No. They’re just rebranding so they can get elected. Every single one of these “party switchers” are snakes.”
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