Gaetz Won’t Confirm Florida Gubernatorial Ambition, Says ‘No Political Goals Beyond 2024’

Though ‘pre-endorsed’ for governor by Donald Trump Jr., congressman says his ’sole focus’ now is on defeating the stopgap funding bill

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) speaks during the Turning Point Action conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., on July 15, 2023. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) refused to confirm a published report that he intends to run for governor of Florida in 2026.

But neither did Mr. Gaetz issue a denial, saying only that his immediate focus is on the appropriations battle and the 2024 election.