Trump Endorses Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis for Gaetz's Congressional Seat

Nov 25, 2024, 05:52 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis for the congressional seat vacated by former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz. Trump's endorsement was made public through various social media platforms, where he praised Patronis's service as CFO and a key member of the Florida Cabinet, encouraging him to run for Congress. Following the endorsement, Patronis resigned from his position as CFO effective March 31, 2025, to pursue the congressional seat in Florida's 1st Congressional District. Patronis, described as a Panhandle patriot, has garnered support from local figures like Keith Gross.