Donalds, Florida and Trump

Byron Donalds, on cusp of Florida governor run, commands crowd at CPAC
Fresh off a surprise endorsement from Donald Trump, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) relished the support he received at the Conservative Political Action Conference and teased his next steps. Donalds, a rising star in the party who was once a contender for House speaker,
3 things to know about Byron Donalds, Trump’s top pick to be Florida’s next governor
In Congress, he’s been part of the ultraconservative Tea Party caucus. Highly thought of by Republican colleagues, he won a few votes in early 2023 to become speaker of the Florida House. Following Trump’s lead, Donalds in January introduced a bill to end taxes on tips.
Trump announces support for Rep. Byron Donalds as Florida's next governor
President Donald Trump made Rep. Byron Donalds the early frontrunner in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race to replace term-limited Ron DeSantis, saying on Truth Social on Thursday that he would have his endorsement.
Byron Donalds gets thumbs up from Trump. Will it clear 2026 GOP governor race field?
That leaves Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Trilby Republican, as the last Florida Cabinet official still with potential to get in the governor’s race. He is a former Senate President who received Trump’s endorsement for his Agriculture Commissioner campaign in 2022.
Donalds coy on potential Florida governor bid while thanking Trump for endorsement
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) was coy while discussing his potential Florida gubernatorial bid during a Friday interview while also expressing gratitude for landing an early endorsement from
President Trump shares poll showing Byron Donalds cleaning up in run for FL governor
Were Byron Donalds to run for Florida governor, he'd handily beat opponents, according to a poll shared by Trump. What do SWFL residents think?
President Trump encourages Byron Donalds to run for Florida governor. 11 things to know
Who will be Florida's next governor? Several names have been mentioned, but one, Byron Donalds, has President Trump's support.
The Hill on NewsNation: Rep. Byron Donalds (R- FL) weighs run for Florida governor as President Trump endorses him
President Trump has thrown his support behind Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) as Governor Ron DeSantis’ successor in Florida. Should Donalds run, he “will have my Complete and Total Endorsement,” Trump said on social media,
Trump encourages and endorses Byron Donalds to run for governor of Florida
The president pledged to give Donalds his full endorsement, announcing it in a post on Truth Social on Thursday evening.
‘The race for governor is over’: How Trump upended Florida politics
Republicans with political aspirations have been haunted by a devastating possibility. One day, President Donald Trump could publicly endorse a political rival. That nightmare came true on Thursday for the GOPers eyeing the 2026 Florida governor’s race.
Byron Donalds, Who Claimed 'More Black Families Were Together' Under Jim Crow, Teases Run for Florida Governor Following Trump Endorsement
Byron Donalds, the Florida representative who said "Black families were together" under Jim Crow, teased his run for governor following Trump's endorsement.
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds gets recognition from FAMU interim President Beard
They say at FAMU, you can get anywhere from here, and this young man is well on his way – that's Congressman Byron Donalds,” ...
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Byron Donalds touts Florida-centric successes in speech to CPAC
In a speech to CPAC attendees, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds alluded to President Donald Trump’s endorsement and his gubernatorial ...
DeSantis declines to back Trump’s pick for governor, floats wife, Casey
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has not been a “part of any of the victories” for Republicans in Florida, DeSantis said.
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MSNBC Guest Calls Black Conservatives ‘Chickens for Colonel Sanders’
On The ReidOut, Wajahat Ali declared that people such as Florida congressman Byron Donalds would never truly be accepted into ...