Carlos A. Gimenez
Republican · FL-28 · U.S. House
Bio
Carlos Antonio Giménez is an American politician and retired firefighter serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2021. He has represented Florida's 28th congressional district since 2023, previously representing the 26th district in his first term. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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'Quite the excuse': MAGA Republican sparks outrage with wild claim on CNNA MAGA lawmaker sparked outrage after he made a wild claim about the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela during an interview on CNN. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), who is known as one of Trump's close allies in Congress, told CNN's Boris Sanchez on Tuesday that…
Raw Story · June 30, 2026
GOP rep warns Cuba may strike US with drones as he urges Trump against cutting a dealA Florida Republican congressman warned Cuba poses a unique and urgent threat to the United States as President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against the communist regime just 90 miles from American shores.Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), …
Raw Story · May 20, 2026
Unlawful US Attack, Says Cuban President, 'Would Trigger a Bloodbath With Incalculable Consequences'As the Trump administration seeks to justify a war with Cuba using what Cuban officials have called “increasingly implausible accusations” that it poses a danger to national security, President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned on Monday that an American assault would…
Common Dreams · May 18, 2026
Four People on a Florida Speedboat Killed in Shootout With Cuban TroopsThis is a developing story… Please check back for updates… In a deadly development that could further strain relations between Havana and Washington DC, Cuba's Ministry of the Interior announced Wednesday afternoon that four people on a Florida-registered spe…
Common Dreams · February 25, 2026
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