Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) has endorsed Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R), who is seeking re-election.
Bondi said in a Scott campaign press release that he has watched the first-term senator and former Florida governor show support for law enforcement officials and prosecutors for “eight years.”
“He didn’t just talk the talk. He walked the walk,” Bondi said in a press release shared exclusively with Breitbart News ahead of its public release. “Rick Scott has been there as governor and now as senator for everything we’ve needed regarding fentanyl, human trafficking, and other issues. He’s been there for law enforcement. We never wavered in our commitment.”
In response to Bondi’s endorsement, Scott said he was “honoured.”
“Pam and I worked hard to keep Floridians safe during my time as governor,” Scott said in a press release. “She played a huge role in lowering Florida’s crime rate to its lowest in 47 years. And now we have President Trump back in the White House and we are working together to turn the country around.” .”
Mr. Bondi’s endorsement came on the same day as Mr. Scott’s. announced his “Law Enforcement for Rick Scott” coalition;
Today, I am proud to launch the Law Enforcement for Rick Scott Coalition and have the support of so many amazing Floridians.
I will always support the brave men and women who keep our communities safe. pic.twitter.com/z7V9pu6sRI
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) April 8, 2024
As part of the newly announced coalition, Scott will be joined by Attorney General Ashley Moody, as well as Florida prosecutors Phil Archer, Bruce Bartlett, Ed Brodsky, Amira Fox and Ginger Madden. I received support from several people. according to To Florida politics.
Scott also has the endorsement of several groups, including the Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Florida Police Officers Association, as well as the endorsement of 60 Florida sheriffs. according to Visit his campaign website.
The endorsement comes as Scott focuses on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)’s role as Senate Republican leader. Scott unsuccessfully challenged McConnell in 2022. In February, Scott statement McConnell announced he would resign in November, noting that the Senate needed “new leadership” that “represents” voters and “the issues we were sent here to fight.”
During an interview on Newsmax in February, Scott’s Republican colleague, Rep. Greg Steube of Florida, said Scott would be a “great leader” for Senate Republicans.
