PALM BAY, Fla. – Florida Republican Sen. Debbie Mayfield has formally referred to as on Gov. Ron DeSantis to droop Palm Bay Metropolis Councilman Chandler Langevin over a sequence of social media posts concentrating on Indian People.
Mayfield, who represents the realm, despatched a letter on to DeSantis calling Langevin’s actions “inexcusable” and “repulsive,” urging his suspension on the grounds of malfeasance.
In her letter, Mayfield wrote that Langevin has “publicly espoused hatred on his social media towards the Indian American group,” which she referred to as “comprised of a few of Florida’s most hardworking, respectable and entrepreneurial people and households.”
The senator particularly cited the councilman’s posts from late September, by which he:
- Known as to “Deport each Indian instantly.”
- Claimed, “There’s not a single Indian that cares about the US. They’re right here to use us financially and enrich India and Indians.”
- Acknowledged, “Indians are destroying the South.”
Mayfield said within the letter, “We should proceed to reject racism in all features, and I respectfully request that you just deal with the scenario by suspending Councilman Langevin from workplace, efficient instantly, on grounds of malfeasance.”
Beneath is the letter I despatched as we speak to @GovRonDeSantis, requesting that he instantly droop Palm Bay Metropolis Councilman Chandler Langevin from workplace. pic.twitter.com/UXBl7BWV8H
— Debbie Mayfield (@debbie_mayfield) October 1, 2025
Mayfield advised Florida’s Voice she has additionally reached out to the legal professional normal’s workplace to look into the matter.
Langevin, who refused to attend a particular metropolis assembly Tuesday evening the place dozens of residents expressed outrage, doubled down on his remarks and overtly mocked the thought of being suspended.
Responding to Mayfield’s request, Langevin wrote on X: “I’m fairly positive ‘imply phrases’ don’t meet statutory necessities for a suspension. Supporting a international invasion then again…”
In different posts defending his place, Langevin repeatedly claimed his feedback had been a part of a crucial “dialog” about immigration coverage, arguing that the political strain utilized in opposition to him proved opponents had been trying to silence dissenting opinions.
“The explanation the Indian foyer is combating me so vociferously proper now could be as a result of change on this space will result in the lack to flood our nation with extra Indians that may inevitably worth out and push out People from the market,” Langevin wrote.
Langevin has posted a slew of feedback on X, defending his place.
“As we speak is my birthday, and all I would like is for @realDonaldTrump to revoke each Indian visa and deport them instantly. America for People,” he stated.
The Palm Bay Metropolis Council is scheduled to carry a gathering Thursday night to vote on whether or not to formally request that DeSantis droop Langevin. DeSantis has the constitutional authority to droop an elected municipal official for malfeasance, misfeasance or incompetence.
