Trump Endorses CFO Jimmy Patronis for Florida's 1st Congressional District Vacated by Gaetz

Nov 25, 2024, 04:46 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his support for Florida Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis, a fourth-generation Floridian and business owner, for the 1st Congressional District seat following the vacancy left by Matt Gaetz. Trump praised Patronis as a "wonderful friend to me, and to MAGA" and stated, "Should he decide to enter this Race, Jimmy Patronis has my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, JIMMY, RUN!" The endorsement has generated significant attention in Florida politics as potential candidates consider entering the special election to fill the seat.