Donald Trump Backs Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis to Replace Matt Gaetz in Congress

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President-elect Donald Trump backs CFO Jimmy Patronis for Congressional District 1

Patronis, a former Florida House member, has served as CFO since 2017, when then-Gov. Rick Scott chose him to replace Jeff Atwater, who left the post for a position at Florida Atlantic University.

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Trump says he supports Jimmy Patronis replacing Matt Gaetz if Florida official seeks nomination

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday offered an endorsement to Florida's Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, if he decides to seek former Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz's vacant House seat.

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Trump throws his support behind MAGA ally to replace Matt Gaetz

President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Jimmy Patronis, Florida's chief financial officer, to replace former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz after the Florida firebrand resigned his congressional post.

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