Donald Trump endorses Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis to replace Matt Gaetz in Congress

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Donald Trump endorses Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis to replace Matt Gaetz in Congress

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has endorsed

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’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis to replace

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in the US House of Representatives.

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from his seat in the House earlier this month after Trump nominated him to lead the Department of Justice.

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as allegations of ******* misconduct and illicit ***** mounted. The House Ethics Committee

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The committee’s investigation is now over given Gaetz’s resignation. They also have not released the report, despite pressure from lawmakers. Gaetz, who has denied all wrongdoing,

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Now, Trump has announced his favorite pick to replace Gaetz.

Jimmy Patronis, picture speaking at a *********** rally, has served as Florida’s CFO since 2017 (Getty Images)

“A fourth generation Floridian from the beautiful Panhandle, and owner of an iconic seafood restaurant, Jimmy has been a wonderful friend to me, and to MAGA,” Trump wrote on

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. “As your next Congressman, Jimmy would work tirelessly alongside of me to Grow our Economy, Secure our Border, Stop Migrant ******, Strengthen our Incredible Military/Vets, Restore ********* Energy DOMINANCE, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.”

“Should he decide to enter this Race, Jimmy Patronis has my Complete and Total Endorsement,” he added. “RUN, JIMMY, RUN!”

Patronis responded to Trump’s endorsement on

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“Put me to work, Mr. President,” he wrote. “@realDonaldTrump I am here to serve.”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis set dates for the seat’s special election on Friday. The primary election will take place on January 28, and Gaetz’s successor will be elected on April 1.

The Independent has contacted Patronis for comment.

Patronis, a long-time ally to the president-elect, has served as Florida’s CFO since 2017. He is married with two children and owns a seafood restaurant in Panama City.

In January, the CFO promoted a state bill that would have helped Trump, whose Mar-a-Lago residence is in Florida, pay his

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The “Freedom Fighters Fund” would have provided up to $5 million in “financial support to Florida residents running for President who face legal, partisan, political attacks by the Department of Justice or State Attorneys,”

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reported.

The bill was ultimately withdrawn earlier this year after DeSantis threatened to veto it.

Meanwhile, Gaetz could be considering new career options.

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“I have joined cameo,” Gaetz previously told The Independent. “I hope to bring people joy.”

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