Florida Nurse Fired After Wishing Birth Complications on White House Press Secretary

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A Florida nurse named Lexie Lawler was fired from Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital after she was heard wishing long-term birth complications on White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is currently expecting her second child. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Lawler is no longer allowed to practice nursing in the state, stating that "making statements that wish pain and suffering on anyone, when those statements are directly related to one's practice, is an ethical red line we should not cross."

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of healthcare professionals maintaining ethical standards and providing compassionate, unbiased care to all patients, regardless of their political affiliations or views. The Florida Board of Nursing took decisive action to revoke Lawler's license, sending a strong message that such unprofessional and unethical behavior will not be tolerated in the medical field.

The details

Lexie Lawler, a former labor and delivery nurse at Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital, was fired after a TikTok video surfaced of her wishing serious long-term birth complications on White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. In the video, Lawler can be heard saying, "As a labor and delivery nurse, it gives me great joy to wish Karoline Leavitt a fourth-degree tear. I hope that you fucking rip from bow to stern and never shit normally again, you cunt." The hospital quickly terminated Lawler's employment, stating that her comments "do not reflect our values or the standards we expect of healthcare professionals."

• Lawler's TikTok video went viral on social media last week.
• Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer announced Lawler's termination on X last week.
• Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Lawler is no longer allowed to practice nursing in the state on Wednesday.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Florida Board of Nursing will continue to investigate the matter and determine if any further disciplinary action is warranted against Lexie Lawler.