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Florida Reps. Gus Bilirakis, Michael Waltz endorse Trump over DeSantis in 2024 election: 'The right leader'
Fox News ^ | Lawrence Richard

Posted on 04/21/2023 7:44:17 AM PDT by conservative98

Two U.S. Representatives from the state of Florida, Reps. Gus Bilirakis and Michael Waltz, have endorsed former President Donald Trump over their own state’s governor to be the next President of the United States.

On Thursday, Rep. Bilirakis, R-Fla., released a statement calling Trump "the right leader" to best reverse the "disastrous policies of the Biden administration."

"During his time in office, President Trump enacted policies that spurred economic growth, protected our national security, and improved the lives of millions of Americans," Bilirakis said. "As a member of Congress, I had the privilege of working with President Trump on several initiatives that directly benefited the people of Florida's 12th congressional district.

He added: "President Trump is the right leader to seize this moment by building upon past accomplishments, reversing the disastrous policies of the Biden administration, and restoring America's standing in the world."

Earlier in the day, Rep. Waltz also released a statement endorsing Trump.

"These last two years under Joe Biden have been disastrous for our country. Today I am proud to endorse Donald J. Trump for President," Waltz said in a statement Thursday morning, which was shared by the Trump campaign.

He added: "Under his leadership, President Trump secured our southern border, created seven million jobs with record-low unemployment, brought manufacturing back to the U.S., made America energy independent and affordable, brokered historic Middle East peace deals, destroyed the ISIS caliphate, launched the Space Force, took out Soleimani, gave veterans choice, and put measures in place to stop China’s march towards global dominance."

Waltz succeeded Ron DeSantis in representing Florida's 6th Congressional District.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: 2024; desantis; election2024; fl; florida; gusbilirakis; michaelwaltz; trump

1 posted on 04/21/2023 7:44:17 AM PDT by conservative98
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To: conservative98

On Wednesday, Rep. Vern Buchanan also endorsed Trump. He represents the state’s 16th Congressional District.

“If we want to get our economy back on track, Donald Trump is just the guy to get it done,” Buchanan said.


2 posted on 04/21/2023 7:45:00 AM PDT by conservative98
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To: conservative98
In before the "doesn't matter because DeSantis hasn't declared yet" crowd.
3 posted on 04/21/2023 7:48:30 AM PDT by Tench_Coxe
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Florida Delegation. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GPicCOWwf4— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) April 21, 2023

America needs President Trump BACK in the White House, and my friends in the Florida delegation are committed to ensuring that happens.

45 & 47 🇺🇸 https://t.co/61jvmNnWX4— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) April 21, 2023


4 posted on 04/21/2023 7:48:37 AM PDT by conservative98
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To: Tench_Coxe
Yep.

MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! https://t.co/rMDReIPLDn pic.twitter.com/kUnxELQoCG— Dan Scavino Jr.🇺🇸🦅 (@DanScavino) April 21, 2023

With the A team. Onward to ‘24! pic.twitter.com/z3CNMo13h2— Joe Gruters (@JoeGruters) April 21, 2023


5 posted on 04/21/2023 7:50:52 AM PDT by conservative98
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Great as my governor and totally love DeSantis, but love him less since he started “running.”

All he’s done is hurt himself and lower his brand.


6 posted on 04/21/2023 7:53:09 AM PDT by AAABEST ( NY/DC/CA media/political/military industrial complex DELENDA EST)
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To: conservative98

Check


7 posted on 04/21/2023 8:43:05 AM PDT by Vaduz (....)
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To: conservative98

Yeah, yeah. Trump endorsed them in 2022. Either they endorse him or hear his incessant whining about their disloyalty. They probably have to be drink to Bud and be nice to Disney too. Fealty comes at a price.


8 posted on 04/21/2023 9:07:03 AM PDT by chickenlips (Polls can change at Warp Speed)
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To: conservative98

DeSantis is great for 28 but not before 24.


9 posted on 04/21/2023 10:08:30 AM PDT by chopperk ( )
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Trump has outmaneuvered DeSantis at every turn.

It’s like a unique game of poker where the 45th President has access to 50 cards in a deck, while DeSantis keeps turning over a two of hearts & a three of clubs.

“Check”

“Check”

“Check”

Also, for people who think Trump has been hard on DeSantis go watch the “Art of the Insult.”(I’m glad Trump has mellowed it was hard to watch)

Trump is taking it easy on him & doesn’t want him to screw up his ability to make future contributions. We might need DeSantis in the future, he’s a promising politician.


10 posted on 04/21/2023 10:10:32 AM PDT by unclebankster ( Globalism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.)
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To: chickenlips; conservative98
Yeah, yeah. Trump endorsed them in 2022. Either they endorse him or hear his incessant whining about their disloyalty. They probably have to be drink to Bud and be nice to Disney too. Fealty comes at a price.

Love your FReeper name.

Seems fitting for the nonsense you post.
11 posted on 04/21/2023 10:38:22 AM PDT by SoConPubbie (Trump has all the right enemies, DeSantis has all the wrong friends.)
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