U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, a Democratic representative from Florida, announces that she will not seek reelection to her House seat. Multiple outlets report that Wilson makes the announcement days after she publicly denied rumors that she would be leaving Congress, which she characterized as a “crazy rumor.” The retirement decision follows a period of public speculation, with Wilson addressing the reports before later confirming she intends to retire from her role in the House. Wilson, who has been a prominent critic of President Donald Trump, is widely recognized for her distinctive public style, including her reported use of bedazzled cowboy hats and related outfits. The outlets describe her announcement as coming through a recent interview, published shortly after her earlier denial of stepping down. The decision affects Florida’s congressional representation and adds to a broader wave of lawmakers announcing retirement ahead of upcoming elections, though specific plans for successors or policy priorities following her departure are not covered in the provided reports.