With Trump pledging endorsement, Florida CFO will run for Matt Gaetz's former House seat

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis plans to run for U.S. Congress, he indicated in a resignation letter circulating online.

"Because the primary election for CD 1 is currently scheduled for January 28, 2025, with the general election scheduled for April 1, 2025, I hereby irrevocably resign as CFO effective March 31, 2025."

"I hear that Jimmy is now considering launching a Campaign for Congress in Florida's 1st Congressional District!" Trump said in the post. 

"Should he decide to enter this Race, Jimmy Patronis has my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, JIMMY, RUN!" Trump declared.

Patronis shared a screenshot of Trump's post and wrote in a post on X, "Put me to work, Mr. President! @realDonaldTrump I am here to serve."

Fox News Digital reached out to Patronis and the Florida Department of Financial Services, but has not yet received a response.

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz won re-election to the House seat earlier this month, but resigned after Trump tapped him for attorney general.