Palmetto Bay Councilmember Steve Cody under fire for a social media post that referenced Kirk’s death and faith, drawing condemnation from Florida GOP.
A Florida Democratic councilmember is at the center of a political firestorm following a controversial social media post that made light of the recent assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
The post has ignited widespread condemnation from state Republican leaders, who are calling for his immediate removal from office.
The uproar began after Palmetto Bay Councilmember Steve Cody wrote, “Charlie Kirk is a fitting sacrifice to our Lords: Smith and Wesson. Hallowed be their names.”
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power labeled Cody’s words as “vile and hateful.” Power’s statement condemned the comment not only for mocking a “murdered patriot” but also for “spitting on Charlie’s faith, ridiculing his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
He further described Cody as a “bully drunk on power” and cited a pattern of similar behavior, including allegedly bullying neighbors and silencing dissent.
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The chairman called on the Florida Democratic Party to immediately condemn Cody’s behavior, warning that a failure to do so would make them “complicit in the behavior that is at the root of political violence.”
The Palmetto Bay Councilmember deleted the post and on Thursday, stated an apology, saying, “I Screwed Up.”
According to his public profile, Cody was elected as Council Member from Palmetto Bay District 2 on November 3, 2020. He is a husband and a father.
Charlie Kirk was a husband and father of two daughters.
Steve Cody’s full release:
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