The Congressional Black Caucus PAC accused Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of racism after he performed an impersonation of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during a press conference on April 30, 2026. Spokesperson Chris Taylor stated that DeSantis was not merely imitating Jeffries’ speech patterns but was "channeling Bull Connor," referencing the infamous Birmingham police chief known for using dogs and fire hoses against civil rights protesters in the 1960s.
This condemnation came as DeSantis mocked Jeffries’ recent warnings to Florida Republicans regarding the state's new congressional redistricting map. The new map, which aims to increase Republican seats from 20 to potentially 24 out of 28, has faced legal challenges and criticism from Democrats who argue it violates Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment by diluting minority voting power.
