Donald Trump supports Greek American Jimmy Patronis for Congress: “A personal friend”

His support for the Greek-American state official Jimmy Patronis in the Florida specialists to fill the vacancy in the House of Representatives was voiced by the elected president of the United States, Donald Trump encouraged Jimmy Patronis, current state’s financial director, to run for election due to the resignation of former MP Matt Gates. In a post on the conservative platform Truth Social, Donald Trump praised Jimmy Patronis as a personal friend and also supporter of the MAGA movement, noting that he will have his full support in the event he chooses to run. As he explained, the expatriate politician shares the same priorities related to economic development, border security, energy independence and the right to arms ownership. For his part, Jimmy Patronis responded enthusiastically to platform X, saying “let me work, Mr. President! I am here to serve.” Put me to work, Mr. President! I am here to serve. 🫡 — Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) If Jimmy Patronis decides to run and manages to be elected he will be the seventh Greek-American to serve in the new House of Representatives. As is known in the November election, MPs Gus Bilirakis, Chris Pappas, Nicole Malliotakis, and Dina Titus were re-elected, with the Greek team being strengthened with Maggie Goodleder and Mike Haridopoulos who were first elected.