President-elect Donald Trump is throwing his support behind two candidates to replace Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, after Gaetz resigned from Congress and Waltz was tapped to serve as Trump’s national security adviser.
Trump is backing Florida’s chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis to take Gaetz’s place and endorsed state lawmaker Randy Fine to fill Waltz’s seat.
Trump urged Patronis to run for the 1st district seat, writing on Monday, “As your next Congressman, Jimmy would work tirelessly alongside of me to Grow our Economy, Secure our Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Incredible Military/Vets, Restore American Energy DOMINANCE, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.”
Patronis responded to Trump, posting on X, “Put me to work, Mr. President! @realDonaldTrump I am here to serve.”
Put me to work, Mr. President! @realDonaldTrump I am here to serve. 🫡 https://t.co/5HcxBtJAmk
— Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) November 25, 2024
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