President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he has endorsed Florida’s Greek-American Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis to replace Matt Gaetz in the US House of Representatives.
It’s a move that could increase pressure on Gov. Ron DeSantis to choose allies for the president-elect and other vacant positions, HellasJournal reported.
Gaetz stepped down from his seat in the House earlier this month after Trump had nominated him to lead the Department of Justice. Last week, he withdrew his bid for attorney general after allegations of sexual misconduct.
If elected, Patronis will be the seventh Greek-American House representative.
“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 Truth Social. “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.”
“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 X. “Put me to work, Mr. President,” he wrote. “@realDonaldTrump I am here to serve.”
