Rick Scott, U.S. Senator representing Florida, voiced criticism on February 11, 2026, regarding the conditions under which Venezuelan political prisoners were released and highlighted Florida’s cultural diversity in a separate statement. Scott serves as chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging and is a member of several other Senate committees, including Budget, Armed Services, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and Foreign Relations, according to his official website.
On February 11, 2026, Scott commented on the situation in Venezuela: “La llamada “liberación” de @JuanPGuanipa, y otros presos políticos, bajo las condiciones del régimen o arresto domiciliario NO es libertad real. Delcy Rodríguez y Diosdado Cabello están demostrando que son incapaces de una cooperación genuina. Uno pensaría que ya habrían”. In a similar message posted the same day in English, he stated: “The so-called “release” of @JuanPGuanipa — and other political prisoners — under the regime conditions or house arrest is NOT real freedom. Delcy Rodríguez and Diosdado Cabello are proving they are incapable of genuine cooperation. You’d think they’d learn by now that @POTUS and”.
Later that day, Scott shared information about his ongoing video series highlighting stories from Florida: ” Catch a SNEAK PEAK of the new episode of my American Dream at Work Series. Florida is proud to be a melting pot, where anyone can live their American Dream and build a better life for their family and their community!”
Scott represents Florida in the U.S. Senate and maintains district offices throughout the state in cities such as Naples, Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Pensacola (official website). He assumed office in January 2019 after being sworn in as senator (official website). Prior to his political career, Scott served in the U.S. Navy and co-founded a healthcare company (official website). He frequently shares legislative proposals and public statements related to both national and state issues via his official platforms (official website).
