Alex Andrade criticizes public figures and comments on Medicaid issues in recent tweets
Florida State Representative Alex Andrade posted a series of critical remarks on his Twitter account on April 16, 2026, targeting fellow politicians and referencing concerns about the state’s Medicaid program.
In a tweet published at 09:53 UTC, Andrade addressed Paul Renner directly, stating: “Wow, @Paul_Renner is pathetic. What a coward.”
Later that morning at 11:27 UTC, Andrade commented on actions by Attorney General James Uthmeier and another official: “I’m relieved to see that @AGJamesUthmeier and @SHarrisFL have decided that stealing from our Medicaid program is wrong.”
At 12:31 UTC the same day, Andrade followed up with another message directed at Uthmeier: “cc: @AGJamesUthmeier it’s ‘inexcusable'”
Medicaid fraud has been an ongoing concern in Florida. State officials have taken various measures over the years to address misuse of funds within the program. The issue often draws attention from lawmakers who advocate for stricter oversight and enforcement.
