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Former President Donald Trump endorsed the re-election campaign of Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gates on Saturday on his Truth Social platform.
“Rep. Matt Gates is a relentless fighter for the incredible people of Florida’s 1st congressional district!” Trump posted. “Matt is a champion on our MAGA agenda, draining our swamps, securing our borders, supporting brave veterans and law enforcement, defending the Second Amendment, standing up to the awakened mob, and ending the We are working tirelessly to combat the witch hunts that are unfair, from the far left that is destroying our country!”
Trump added that Gates “puts America first” and “has my complete and complete endorsement.”
Voters in Florida will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the state’s primary election. Gaetz will face off against two Republican primary challengers to continue representing Florida’s first congressional district: veteran Greg Merk and former FedEx executive Mark Lombardo.
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Gates, a staunch supporter of Trump, was embroiled in controversy last year over allegations of inappropriate interactions with minors after The New York Times reported on anonymity.
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“He’s always working and actually fighting for all of us,” Trump said of Gates in a campaign ad.
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Gates, 40, was elected to the House of Representatives in 2017 and defeated Democratic challengers by more than 30 points to seek re-election in 2020.
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“President Trump endorsed Gates at home on April 12,” a Gates campaign spokesman said in an email to Fox News Digital, along with a video of Trump endorsing Gates. “Rep. Gates proudly reposted on Twitter today a kind reminder of that support for President Trump. I’m late.”
Trump also endorsed Florida Republicans Neil Dunn, Scott Franklin and John Rutherford.