Al Sharpton rages at Florida Gov DeSantis' impression of Hakeem Jeffries
Al Sharpton criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for imitating House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' speaking style during a redistricting dispute. Sharpton described the impersonation as offensive and racially insensitive, amid broader tensions over political rhetoric. The controversy unfolded as the Supreme Court limited the use of race in redistricting, intensifying debate over voting rights.
- ▪Al Sharpton condemned Ron DeSantis for mimicking Hakeem Jeffries' voice and rhetoric during a news conference.
- ▪DeSantis imitated Jeffries' phrases like 'maximum warfare' and 'F around and find out' in reference to Florida's redistricting efforts.
- ▪Sharpton accused DeSantis of using a racially offensive accent, calling the behavior inappropriate and disrespectful.
- ▪The Supreme Court recently ruled 6-3 to restrict the use of race in districting under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
- ▪Hakeem Jeffries had issued strong warnings to Florida Republicans over proposed changes to the congressional map.
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Media Al Sharpton rages at Florida Gov DeSantis' impression of Hakeem Jeffries The feud erupted as Jeffries warned DeSantis against redrawing Florida's congressional map in fiery terms By Alexander Hall Fox News Published May 4, 2026 2:32pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sharpton condemns DeSantis for doing 'offensive' impression of Hakeem Jeffries MS NOW host Al Sharpton condemned Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for imitating the speaking style of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries amid the redistricting feud. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! MS Now host and activist Al Sharpton condemned Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday for doing an impersonation of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.
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