How confident was Vindman he would win tonight? He already planned a fundraising event August 23 in swanky Nantucket, of all places (that’s in Massachusetts, not Florida).
Vindman spent 16 times more in his primary than the winner, Angie Nixon, the New York Times reports.
Ouch.
Alex Vindman to Nantucket next week #FLSEN pic.twitter.com/WHREml1uNK
— Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer) August 17, 2026
Not to throw salt in Alex Vindman’s wounds, but let’s throw salt in Alex Vindman’s wounds.
Vindman was feted by Democrat elite donors all over the nation, outraising the eventual winner 16-to-1, according to the New York Times.
But this is the shocking number: Vindman spent a staggering 36 times more on ads than Nixon.
This is a historic loss, making Vindman a historic loser.
As predicted below, Trump couldn’t help but join in the fun.
“SleazeBag Vindman loses tonight to a Radical Left Lunatic,” he posted on Truth Social. “How cool is that?”
Indeed, Mr. President.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 19, 2026
DSA radical Angie Nixon’s triumph over historic loser Alex Vindman could be a boon to other Florida Republicans running statewide and down the ballot, particularly in the handful of Republican districts diluted during redistricting to create other Republican-leaning districts to better represent the state’s growing Republican majority.
Here’s Nixon screaming in a bullhorn during a special legislative session to approve those new districts in April.
Remember this crazy lady? She just won the Democrat primary for US Senate in Florida.
Angie Nixon is a member of DSA. pic.twitter.com/iZR0wfgpK2
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) August 19, 2026
In a concession statement, Vindman thanked Florida, although it is unclear if he will continue living in the state he adopted as his own just several months ago. A return to the Washington suburbs may be more likely.
The historic loser also endorsed the DSA candidate who defeated him. What a legacy!
Who would’ve ever thought that a Jewish refugee would make it to the U.S. Army, to the White House, and to becoming a candidate for the U.S. Senate. Only in America is that possible, and it would not have been possible without you, Florida.
I still believe in the American Dream,…
— Alex Vindman 🇺🇸 (@AVindman) August 19, 2026
WATCH! In a stunning upset, leftist Angie Nixon, who barely has any money, has WON the US Senate Democratic primary against Alex Vindman
Vindman has $10 MILLION and major name recognition
She has a fraction of that.
More good news for Republicans! Ashley Moody will DESTROY HER pic.twitter.com/1cRAwzY1tg
— Fox True Crime U.S (@FoxTrueUS) August 19, 2026
MOMENTS AGO: President Trump takes a MASSIVE victory lap after Alex Vindman got DOG-WALKED last night by DSA-backed Angie Nixon, losing the Florida Senate Democratic primary by about 12 points despite raising nearly $16M.
Trump wrote on Truth Social: “The most gratifying loss… pic.twitter.com/pslQf5i2Lm
— RedWave Press (@RedWavePress) August 19, 2026