On Tuesday, Florida Republican Sen. Randy Fine announced he would run to replace Republican Rep. Mike Walz after securing an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump.
Fine is running to replace Walz after President Trump selected the retiring congressman to serve as national security adviser in the next administration. Walz confirmed Monday that he will resign on Inauguration Day.
“I believe President Trump is our country's last and best chance to right the ship.”
“I am proud to announce that I am running for Florida's 6th Congressional District,” Fine told Fox News on Tuesday. “Whether it's fighting inflation to make America affordable again, closing our borders to make America safe again, or standing up for Israel and standing up to China, I'm ready. ”
Trump too approved Ahead of the official announcement, he announced his allegiance to the MAGA movement on Monday.
“A Harvard-educated, successful businessman, and highly regarded state legislator, Randy is an excellent voice for MAGA and the great people of Florida,” President Trump said. “In Congress, Randy will be an incredible warrior who will stop inflation, grow the economy, secure our borders, defend our service members and veterans, restore America's energy advantage, and always… “You will work tirelessly with me to protect the Second Amendment, which is under siege, and restore peace through force.” ”
In response, Mr. Fine praised the president-elect and pledged to work together.
“Obviously mom didn't waste any time after she went upstairs,” Fine said. “Mr. President, I saved you that day at Butler so you could save the world. It would be the honor of my life to be one of your foot soldiers.”
Fine resigned from his seat in the state Senate on Tuesday, just one month into his term, in the midst of campaigning. His resignation will take effect from March 31st.
“I believe President Trump is our country's last and best chance to right the ship,” Fine said. said in his resignation letter. “And in a statement this weekend, he believes I can help. It's because of those same kids that I took office to join this fight. My time in the Senate will be cut short. I'm sorry, but such is my mission.'' This path will take me back to the House of Peoples, where I will fight for the people of Florida under the familiar title of Representative. . ”
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