Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - United States President,
Donald Trump has congratulated Republicans, Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine after
the duo won the special elections on Tuesday in two Florida congressional
districts.
Patronis fended off a challenge from Democrat Gay Valimont
even though she far outraised and outspent him.
He will now fill the northwest Florida 1st District seat
vacated by former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
On his part, Fine won against Democratic challenger Josh
Weil in north Florida’s 6th District.
Fine will now fill the seat vacated by Mike Waltz who is now
Trump’s national security adviser.
The latest wins bolsters Republicans’ margin of 220-213 in
the House of Representatives.
Reacting, Trump congratulated both candidates in a post on
his Truth Social media account on Tuesday night.
He also boasted that his endorsement helped them secure a
victory.
Trump wrote: “Both Florida House Seats have been won, big by
the Republican candidate. The Trump endorsement, as always, proved far greater
than the Democrats forces of evil. Congratulations to America!
“Jimmy Patronis wins big! Congratulations Jimmy.
“Congratulations Randy, a great win against a massive cash Avalance.”
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