On November 14, John Frankman first announced his curiosity in Florida’s congressional seat vacated by ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz. Nearly two weeks later, on November 26, the previous Particular Forces Inexperienced Beret expressed his gratitude to those that supported his marketing campaign, whereas additionally regretfully disclosing that he has bowed out of the race.
Thanks to everybody who supported my marketing campaign for Congress over the past couple weeks.
I could also be out of the race, however I’m not out of the struggle for our values and the way forward for the nation. pic.twitter.com/hGzo07JtpP
— John Frankman (@JohnFrankmanFL) November 27, 2024
A big a part of Frankman’s resolution rested in the truth that President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Jimmy Patronis, The Sunshine State’s chief monetary officer.
“I attempted to run for Congress as a result of I wished to do God’s will and use the presents he gave me for that,” Frankman shared. “With Trump’s endorsement of Patronis, I wished to assist Trump’s agenda and didn’t need to run towards a Trump endorsed candidate.”
For him, “All of it boils all the way down to supporting Trump and backing his agenda in no matter capability potential, even when that meant not opposing the candidate he endorsed.”
Whereas Frankman admitted that this was “a painful resolution,” he additionally identified that he would gladly welcome every other alternatives to work for the brand new administration. He stays a principled conservative, nonetheless believing the American individuals deserve a safe southern border, decrease taxes, smaller authorities, and far more.
As his future in authorities stays unsure, there’s one factor nonetheless driving him that he hopes will garner the eye of the brand new administration. “It’s the accountability piece that has to occur, and I hope [President-elect] follows by means of with this,” he shared.
“We have to take a extremely onerous take a look at what occurred with COVID and make sure that this sort of weaponization of presidency can by no means occur once more.”
As well as, he mentioned, the brand new administration should “equally apply stress” towards the infiltration of Essential Race Principle (CRT) and Variety, Fairness, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology into American society.
“These are the issues I’ll proceed to advocate for,” Frankman disclosed. “I’m grateful for God and hope my voice continues to develop as a result of these are the sorts of issues Trump and his transition staff can not sort out alone. We the Individuals should stand with him.”
