President Donald Trump is urging Sydney Gruters, the wife of Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters, to run for Congress, pledging to endorse her if she runs in Florida's 16th Congressional District.
"Word is that Sydney Gruters, the wife of our GREAT Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Joe Gruters, is considering launching her Campaign for Congress in Florida's 16th Congressional District!" Trump wrote in a Tuesday Truth Social post.
"Should she decide to enter this Race, Sydney Gruters has my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, SYDNEY, RUN!" the president said.
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GOP Rep. Vern Buchanan, who currently represents the Sunshine State's 16th Congressional District, is not seeking re-election.
Joe Gruters, who became RNC chair last year, is also serving as a Florida state senator.
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"I am deeply honored to have the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump," Sydney Gruters noted in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. "His leadership transformed our country and continues to inspire millions of Americans who believe in putting America First. I’m especially committed to advancing policies that lower the cost of living for hardworking families across our community. I’m grateful for his support and look forward to making an announcement about the path ahead very soon."
She is the executive director and vice president of advancement of the New College Foundation.
"It's an incredible honor for President Trump to back Sydney. I love my wife and am proud to support her as she considers her next steps. The RNC's rules are clear: we remain neutral in Republican primaries, so any support I provide would be in a purely personal capacity," Joe Gruters said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital.
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"A Highly Successful Civic Leader and Public Servant, Sydney has dedicated her life to serving her Community, and she and her family are fierce advocates for our Movement to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!," Trump wrote in his Truth Social post.
"As your next Congresswoman, Sydney will fight tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Support our Military/Veterans, Safeguard our Elections, Champion School Choice, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment."
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