A Florida nurse has lost her license after a disturbing online rant wishing severe harm upon White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during childbirth. The incident ignited widespread outrage after a video surfaced revealing the nurse’s graphic and hateful message.
Leavitt publicly announced in December she and her husband are expecting a daughter in May 2026, their second child. She shared her joy on social media, describing the pregnancy as “the greatest Christmas gift” and expressing profound gratitude for the blessing of motherhood.
In a deeply personal post, Leavitt spoke of her excitement for her son to become a big brother and acknowledged the support of President Trump and her Chief of Staff. She described motherhood as “the closest thing to Heaven on Earth” and eagerly anticipated embracing life as a “girl mom” in 2026.
The nurse, identified as Lexie Lawler, responded to Leavitt’s announcement with a shockingly violent video. She explicitly wished for Leavitt to experience a devastating fourth-degree tear during childbirth and lasting medical complications, using deeply offensive language.
The video quickly went viral, prompting immediate action. Lawler was swiftly terminated from her position at Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The public outcry demanded further consequences for her appalling behavior.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier immediately called for the revocation of Lawler’s nursing license, recognizing the severity of her ethical breach. He argued that wishing pain and suffering on someone, particularly within the context of their profession, crossed a fundamental ethical line.
On Wednesday, Uthmeier announced that Lawler’s nursing license had been suspended, effectively ending her ability to practice in the state of Florida. The decision underscores the importance of professional ethics and the unacceptable nature of such hateful expressions.
Uthmeier emphasized that such statements are not protected speech when they directly relate to one’s professional practice and actively wish harm upon another individual. The swift and decisive action sends a clear message about the standards expected of healthcare professionals.
