President Trump took to social media Saturday to wade into the upcoming Florida special election, which will fill the seats left vacant after Trump returned to office and nominated lawmakers to his administration.
Trump doubled down on his support for Florida State Sen. Randy Fine (R), who is running to replace national security adviser Mike Waltz in the Sunshine State's 6th Congressional District, offering his "complete and total" endorsement.
"America First Patriot Randy Fine is running to represent the Wonderful People of Florida’s 6th Congressional District!" he wrote in a post on Truth Social. " A highly successful, Harvard educated businessman, and greatly respected State Legislator, Randy has been a tremendous Voice for MAGA."
"In Congress, Randy will be an incredible fighter, who will work tirelessly with me to Strengthen our Economy, Lower Taxes, Secure the Border, Champion our Military/Vets, Ensure American Energy DOMINANCE, Protect our always under siege Second Amendment, and Advance PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH," Trump added.
His backing comes despite Fine and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) contentious history after the state lawmaker switched his endorsement from the governor to Trump during the 2024 GOP presidential primary. DeSantis has suggested the Republican candidate will likely underperform in Tuesday's special election.
“If President Trump were on the ballot in this special election, he would win by 30 points no question,” DeSantis told reporters last week. “It’s a candidate-specific issue. I think the district is so overwhelmingly Republican that it’s almost impossible for someone with an R by their name to lose that district. So I would anticipate a Republican candidate is still going to be successful."
"Do I think they will get even close to the margins that I received or president received? No," he added.
Trump also offered his endorsement for
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