Trump urges Florida Republican to mount congressional bid: 'RUN, RANDY, RUN!'
There will be a special election to replace Rep Mike Waltz, who is slated to leave Congress to serve as President-elect Trump's national security adviser
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}President-elect Donald Trump urged Florida state Sen. Randy Fine to run for Congress, pledging to endorse the Sunshine State lawmaker if he opts to throw his hat into the ring.
"I am hearing that America First Patriot Randy Fine is considering launching his Campaign for Congress in Florida's 6th Congressional District!" Trump said in a Truth Social post.
"Should he decide to enter this Race, Randy Fine has my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, RANDY, RUN!" Trump urged.
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President-elect Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on Nov. 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
In a post on X, Fine shared a screenshot of Trump's Truth Social post and said it would be an honor to help him carry out his agenda.
"Mr. President, G-d saved you on that day in Butler so that you could save the world. It would be the honor of my life to be one of your footsoldiers. Your confidence is overwhelming and I will have news to share soon!" Fine posted.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Florida state flag (Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG Via Getty Images)
Earlier this month, Trump tapped another Floridian, Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., to serve as national security adviser.
Waltz just won re-election to Congress this month.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}After he resigns from Congress to take on his new role in the Trump administration, there will be a special election held to fill the vacancy.
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Rep. Michael Waltz attends the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit on Sept. 23, 2024c, in New York City. (John Nacion/Getty Images)
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fine won election to the Florida state Senate this month after previously serving in the state House of Representatives.