Trump endorses Jimmy Patronis for Florida congressional seat
Trump backs Representative Jimmy Patronis to represent the state's 1st Congressional District, praising him as a MAGA warrior and urging voters to support his campaign.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump endorsed Representative Jimmy Patronis for a full term representing Florida’s 1st Congressional District. The endorsement bolsters Patronis ahead of the Nov. three, 2026, general election in the deep-red Panhandle district, according to floridapolitics.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Congressman Jimmy Patronis is a MAGA Warrior who is doing a fantastic job representing Florida’s 1st Congressional District! A Fourth Generation Floridian from the beautiful Panhandle, and owner of an iconic seafood restaurant, Jimmy served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Great State of Florida for seven years, prior to becoming a very distinguished Congressman. In the U.S. House of Representatives, Jimmy is fighting tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Incredible Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Jimmy Patronis has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election! GET OUT AND VOTE FOR JIMMY — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Trump https://swampthevoteusa.com/florida/” on October 30, 2026 at 6:29 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 49th message released today, and the last post was 0 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 351 of his 889 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.
Patronis won a special election in 2025 to replace Matt Gaetz, according to floridapolitics. Gaetz stepped down from his seat after Trump nominated him to lead the Department of Justice, according to the-independent. Patronis previously served as Florida’s chief financial officer since 2017, according to the-independent. Trump mentioned the source (see swampthevoteusa) to direct supporters to voting information.
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