Many view his moves as a bid for attention ahead of 2026.
staked out opposing positions on shutting down the government, they framed it as a fight over spending., the two Florida Republicans disagreed over whether it was a referendum on McCarthy’s leadership or a distraction from urgent House business.
Gaetz emerged Tuesday, after successfully booting McCarthy from the speakership, as one of the most influential Republicans in the nation — the leader of the first successful House coup. And as he eyes Florida’s governorship, his shadow feud could quickly turn Washington dynamics into fodder for a Tallahassee campaign war.His move, however, was met with immediate backlash from some Florida Republicans, including Republican Rep.
Nuñez, who is the highest-ranking Latina in Florida and served as DeSantis’ running mate in 2018 and 2022, endorsed the governor for president in May. And DeSantis returned the favor, saying Nuñez would provide continuity in the governor’s office if he wins the presidency and takes office in 2025. and Jimmy Patronis, the GOP Florida chief financial officer.
“I would definitely enjoy that job so much,” Gaetz replied. “I would never leave it if I ever got that opportunity.” Donald Trump also added to the interest when he was asked about Gaetz’s possible bid during an interview with the conservative National Pulse, praising the lawmaker as a “great guy, a wonderful person.” The Biden campaign quickly seized on the comment andon social media. True to form, Gaetz responded to the Biden campaign’s post on X, saying: “Stop….you guys are making me blush.”
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