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Florida, Donald Trump and DeSantis

DeSantis doubts Byron Donalds’s chances in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) isn’t rushing to lift up Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) as Florida’s next governor despite President Donald Trump’s recent preemptive endorsement of the congressman for 2026. DeSantis expressed doubt that Donalds should be looking at the gubernatorial race and encouraged him to focus on achieving legislative accomplishments with a slim Republican majority.

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DeSantis: Donalds hasn’t been part of victories we’ve had in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) took a swipe at Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Monday as the congressman inches closer to launching his gubernatorial campaign in the state. “My view is Donald Trump

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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.

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DeSantis promotes his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump’s pick

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he’s talking up one potential heir to succeed him in ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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DeSantis talks up wife, suggests Trump’s pick for Florida governor should stay in D.C.

Donalds “just hasn’t been a part of any of the victories that we’ve had here over the left these last years,” Florida’s ...

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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 ...

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,” ...

Ron DeSantis was laying the groundwork for his successor. Then Trump took a different path.

DeSantis, who has arguably risen to become the most powerful governor in Florida history, may leave office without someone determined to preserve his legacy.

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