Donalds, Florida and Trump

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, 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,
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.
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.
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
Donalds Teases Announcement After Trump Throws Support for Potential Bid for Florida Governor
President Donald Trump is expressing his support for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) in the 2026 Florida governor’s race — if
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 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 Endorses Byron Donalds To Serve As Florida’s Next Governor
President Donald Trump said he would endorse Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds to serve as the next governor of Florida
‘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.
Will he or won't he? Amid much speculation, Byron Donalds promises announcement 'soon'
With Trump saying "Run, Byron run," and Donalds teasing, "Announcement coming soon!” it's a good bet Byron Donalds will run ...
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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 ...