Brandon Stoffel (L) in Tampa, Florida on June 14, 2025. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker

Last weekend’s “No Kings” protests brought out thousands of people across Tampa Bay. And while the protesters mostly rallied peacefully against the policies of Donald Trump, a small contingent of the president’s supporters came out to make their voices heard, too.

As previously reported, Tampa’s protest last Saturday saw the presence of MAGA counter-protesters and Proud Boys. Now one Trump supporter is on administrative leave as the City of Largo looks into his actions at Largo’s “No Kings” rally.

Largo firefighter Brandon Stoffel—who was also seen confronting anti-Trump protesters in Tampa—allegedly showed up and started to yell and make threats at protestors in Largo, according to WFTS.

“I mean, I backed up because I didn’t want anything to happen to me, because these guys, I could feel the anger coming off of them,” Deidra Navarro, who attended the Largo rally with her wife, added.

A spokesperson for Largo Fire Rescue told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that Stoffel—whose social media includes a video of pro-Trump activity captioned “Hell yea”—is on paid leave while the review is underway.

“We understand and take seriously the concerns raised by the community. The City is currently investigating the alleged conduct and use of discriminatory language.
We are working to conduct a thorough review,” the spokesperson added. “As a public service organization, the City of Largo is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, equity, and professionalism. This includes holding all team members accountable and ensuring their actions reflect our organizational values.”