Chair of Hernando Democratic Party arrested during ‘No Kings’ protest (Assault)

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"Chair of Hernando Democratic Party arrested during ‘No Kings’ protest​

Posted: Mar 30, 2026 / 10:13 AM EDT

Updated: Mar 31, 2026 / 05:54 AM EDT


HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— The Chair of Hernando County Democratic Party, Brian Stewart, was arrested at a “No Kings” protest over the weekend.

According to an affidavit released by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was sent to the area of Mariner Boulevard and Cortez Boulevard in Spring Hill at about 10:31 a.m. Saturday.


Upon arrival, the deputy spoke to a man who said he got into an argument with Stewart, which escalated when Stewart “struck him against his will.”

The sheriff’s office stated the man “reported pain and had a visible lump on his head, which was consistent with being struck.”


Video released by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, which is above, showed the events leading up to the incident.

The video featured Stewart intervening as counter-protestors followed a public official who was attempting to avoid them.

Mugshot of Brian Stewart (Credit: Hernando County Sheriff’s Office)"

https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/hernando-county/chair-of-hernando-democratic-party-arrested-during-no-kings-protest/

This Democrat Party official has no right to strike a veteran or anyone else. He needs to be picking up trash on the side of the road with
his fellow inmates for a few weekends.

 

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"The Republican Party of Florida identified Michta as a disabled military veteran in a news release Monday.

“Violence and political intimidation have no place in our state, and Floridians deserve better than mere silence from Democrat leadership,” chairperson Evan Power said in a statement. Power called on Florida Democratic Party chairperson Nikki Fried to “immediately remove Brian Stewart from his position of leadership.”

The Florida Democratic Party and the Hernando County chapter said in separate statements that they “condemn violence” and are monitoring the situation."

Hernando Democratic Party chair charged with battery after ‘No Kings’ protest

The altercation drew condemnation from the Republican Party of Florida.

www.tampabay.com

 

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Sue him and the party.