Hello, Friends —
On Tuesday, the American people made it clear they are done with the Biden-Harris administration's reckless spending, lawless open-border policies, proxy wars that risk World War III, rampant inflation, and corrupt censorship and lawfare. President Trump was re-elected; Republicans took the majority in the Senate; and the House of Representatives is poised to remain in Republican control. Voters want a return to accountability, a strong economy, a restrained foreign policy, and respect for American sovereignty.
We are now at a pivotal moment for our country. Elected Republicans must assemble a governing coalition and build on the trust the American people have placed in us. We have the responsibility to deliver for them by once again putting America first and advancing policies that ensure a safe and prosperous future. This includes reining in a weaponized government, cutting spending and taxes, and securing our Southern border.
I am especially grateful for the people of Florida’s First Congressional District entrusting me with the honor of continuing to represent them. I am ready to again fight for the interests of the American people alongside President Trump!
HAPPY VETERANS DAY!
Monday is Veterans Day, and I want to recognize our distinguished and proud heroes for their selfless service to our nation. Florida's First District is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country, making FL-01 a district full of patriots, hard-working Americans, and true heroes, to which I owe my fullest gratitude. Thank you for your service to America and for making our nation a shining beacon of hope, freedom, and opportunity. For your dedicated service and sacrifice, I will continue to fight for you.
AROUND THE DISTRICT
NAS PENSACOLA HOMECOMING AIRSHOW
My Director of Military Affairs was able to attend the Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing. The Airshow was capped off by the United States Air Force’s Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, and our very own U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels! Congratulations to Naval Air Station Pensacola on another successful airshow!
WALTON COUNTY MILITARY AND VETERAN APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
Last Friday, my Director of Military Affairs attended the Walton County Chamber of Commerce Military and Veteran Appreciation Breakfast, hosted by Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO) in DeFuniak Springs. The guest speaker was the 96th Test Wing Commander, Brigadier General Massaro, who provided attendees with his priorities and vision for the future of the 96th Test Wing and Eglin Air Force Base.
PENSACOLA NATURALIZATION CEREMONY
My team had the privilege last Friday of attending a naturalization ceremony in Pensacola, where 40 new U.S. citizens were sworn in. Congratulations to these new American citizens of Florida’s First Congressional District! I applaud them for their hard work and commitment to doing things the right way to become citizens of this great country.
2024 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner Announcement is November 16th! The Congressional App Challenge is a public effort to encourage kids to learn how to code. Students compete to code original applications for the chance to be selected for recognition, win prizes, and have their work put on display in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
The Congressional App Challenge Winner Announcement will be hosted at Northwest Florida State College Building 400 (100 College Blvd. East, Niceville, FL) and starts at 10 AM CDT!
To RSVP: Click here.
For additional questions, please call my District Office at (850) 479-1183.
GAETZ IN THE NEWS
Florida Politics — November 5, 2024
Matt Gaetz wins landslide over Gay Valimont in CD 1
"U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz easily won another term in the U.S. House representing Florida’s 1st Congressional District, with the Fort Walton Beach Republican defeating Democrat Gay Valimont in the deep red district. Shortly after polls closed in the Florida Panhandle, Gaetz up with more than 66% of the vote over of Valimont with early and most vote-by-mail votes counted."
TrendingPolitics — November 6, 2024
Matt Gaetz’s Father Wins Bid For State Senate
"The Gaetz family dynasty is just beginning. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Florida’s preeminent Trump-supporting congressman, saw his father elected to the State Senate on Tuesday. With 100% of votes reported in Panhandle District 1, Don Gaetz, a Republican, defeated Democratic candidate Lisa Newell for the open seat. The win is a remarkable turn of fortune for Gaetz, Sr., who previously served as Senate president from 2012 to 2014 and as Senator from 2006 to 2016. The year his father retired, Rep. Gaetz first won his seat in the U.S. House when succeeding former Rep. Ray Sansom in Florida’s 1st District, a reliably red area of a conservative state colloquially referred to as “Floribama.” He rose to power on the shoulders of Gaetz, Sr., who in his current race had the backing of both his son and Senate President-Designate Ben Albritton, according to FL Voice News."
WHAT WE'RE READING
NWF Daily News — November 5, 2024
Walton County sees record voter turnout in 2024 general election
Washington Examiner — November 6, 2024
What Trump has promised to do on day one in the White House
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