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.
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
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.
‘Run, Byron, Run!’: Donald Trump all but endorses Byron Donalds to be next Florida Governor
President Donald Trump made clear who he wants as the next Governor of Florida. In a Truth Social post, Trump all but endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds to run as the state’s next chief executive in 2026. Donalds responded by all but announcing his candidacy.
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.
At CPAC, Byron Donalds Hints of Bid for Florida Governor
Rep. Byron Donalds teases a possible Florida governor run at CPAC, as he presents the Sunshine State as a model of conservative governance.
Could Casey DeSantis run for Florida governor?
Dr. Susan MacManus, USF Professor Emerita of Political Science and political analyst, discusses the Floirda governor's race, Casey DeSantis, and more.
Byron Donalds leads effort to shut down ‘rogue’ CFPB
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) will introduce legislation later this week that would abolish the Consumer Financial Protection ...
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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President Trump encourages Byron Donalds to run for Florida governor. 11 things to know
Several names have emerged on who could be Florida's next governor, including DeSantis' wife, Casey. President Trump said if U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds were to run, he would have the president's ...