Matt Gaetz mulls Florida gubernatorial bid
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can't run in 2026
By Alex Nitzberg Fox News
Published January 8, 2025 1:56pm EST
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that he is "reviewing the opportunity" of possibly mounting a gubernatorial bid.
The former House lawmaker noted that if he ultimately decides to throw his hat into the ring, he would need to be engaging in "active steps toward a run" toward the end of 2025.
Gaetz, who recently started hosting a One America News Network program, said that many Floridians have encouraged him to run, and while he believes it is a bit early to decide, he will pray about the prospect and discuss it with his wife.
He noted that he is "deeply concerned" with increasing prices for people in Florida, including property and casualty insurance. "I know how to fight the special interests who've increased prices in my home state," he said, noting that if he believes he could "make a positive change," then he will "significantly" contemplate the move.
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