House GOP leaders endorse Trump-backed candidate Jimmy Patronis for Matt Gaetz’s old seat
House Republican leaders have officially thrown their support behind Florida Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis in his bid for election in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Majority Whip Tom Emmer have all endorsed Patronis, a move that has been warmly acknowledged by the candidate himself.
President-elect Donald Trump has also shown his support for Patronis, urging him to run and pledging his complete endorsement. Trump’s backing adds significant weight to Patronis’ campaign, as he seeks to fill the seat left vacant by former Congressman Matt Gaetz, who resigned after being nominated by Trump for the position of attorney general.
Special primary and general elections are scheduled to take place next year to determine Gaetz’s successor, making Patronis’ candidacy all the more crucial. Gaetz, who initially accepted the nomination for attorney general before withdrawing his name from consideration, is not the only Trump nominee to step back from a high-profile appointment. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, Trump’s pick for administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, also withdrew from consideration for the position.
Patronis’ bid for Congress comes at a pivotal moment in Florida’s political landscape, with key figures from both the Republican Party and the Trump camp rallying behind his campaign. The endorsements from House Republican leaders and Trump himself signal a strong show of support for Patronis as he vies for Gaetz’s former seat.
As Patronis continues to garner momentum in his campaign, the upcoming elections will no doubt be closely watched by political observers. With the backing of influential figures and a clear vision for the future, Patronis is poised to make a significant impact in Florida’s 1st Congressional District.
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