President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, a Republican, in the race to replace Matt Gaetz in the U.S. House.

Gaetz resigned from the House after Trump nominated him to be attorney general in the incoming administration. The former GOP congressman since has withdrawn from consideration to head the Justice Department.

“Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer for the Great State of Florida, has done a tremendous job as CFO, where he also serves as the State’s Fire Marshall, and as an important member of the Florida Cabinet. I hear that Jimmy is now considering launching a Campaign for Congress in Florida’s 1st Congressional District!” Trump posted Monday on Truth Social.

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