Former President Donald Trump has secured an endorsement in the 2024 presidential election from the Florida Republican Party.
Former President Donald Trump has added another presidential endorsement to his list of supporters, with the Florida Republican Party announcing that it’s officially throwing its weight behind the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.
“Today, the Florida GOP proudly endorsed Trump for President. It is time Republicans come together to DEFEAT Biden and save the future of our nation,” the Republican Party of Florida said in a post on X.
Florida stands with President @realDonaldTrump!
— Florida GOP (@FloridaGOP) February 10, 2024
Today, the Florida GOP proudly endorsed Trump for President. It is time Republicans come together to DEFEAT Biden and save the future of our nation. pic.twitter.com/38pb8u3xij
The decision to endorse President Trump was taken at the Florida GOP’s annual meeting in Wesley Chapel on Friday, according to Florida Voice.
‘The Primary Is Over’
The party endorsement is unusual in light of the timing of past endorsements, given that President Trump still faces a primary challenge. The decision is widely seen as a vote of confidence in the view that President Trump has all but officially clinched the Republican nomination for president.
Florida state Rep. Dean Black, chairman of the Duval County Republican Party, made the motion to endorse President Trump, expressing the view that it’s obvious who the GOP nominee will be.
“The Primary is over!” Mr. Black wrote in a post on X. “Now is the time to unite and deliver victory in Florida for @realDonaldTrump!”The vote on the endorsement came a day after President Trump’s historic primary victory in the Nevada caucus, setting a new record for the most votes received.
The former president’s primary win in Nevada followed record-breaking results in two other states—Iowa and New Hampshire.
Following the two history-making wins in January, Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power said that it was time to rally around President Trump, presaging Friday’s vote.
“The results of Iowa and New Hampshire make it clear that President Trump is the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party,” Mr. Power said in January.
“To that end, the Republican Party of Florida will hold a formal vote to endorse President Trump at our annual meeting on February 10th,“ he continued, before adding: ”It is time for Republicans to come together and put 100% of our focus on defeating Joe Biden and his failed administration in November.”
