President Donald Trump has endorsed Consultant Byron Donalds for the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race.
The announcement, made Thursday on Trump’s social media platform Reality Social, alerts a major increase for Donalds’ potential marketing campaign.
Trump wrote:
I’m listening to that Extremely Revered Congressman Byron Donalds is contemplating operating for Governor of Florida, a State that I like, and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
I do know Byron properly, have seen him examined on the highest and most troublesome ranges, and he’s a TOTAL WINNER! Byron has an awesome spouse, Erika, and three lovely sons. They’re very happy with him! As Governor, Byron would have a BIG Voice, and would work intently with me to advance our America First Agenda. He’ll struggle tirelessly to Safe our Border, Cease Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Army, Shield our Vets, Restore our Financial Energy, Advance American Power DOMINANCE, and Defend our all the time below siege Second Modification.
Byron Donalds could be a very Nice and Highly effective Governor for Florida and, ought to he determine to run, can have my Full and Complete Endorsement. RUN, BYRON, RUN!
Donalds responded to Trump’s endorsement on X, hinting that he plans to enter the race very quickly.
“President Trump is Making America Nice Once more. I’m dedicated to working with him to Hold Florida Nice. Announcement coming quickly!” he wrote.
President Trump is Making America Nice Once more.
I’m dedicated to working with him to Hold Florida Nice.
Announcement coming quickly! pic.twitter.com/Bimj712vIL
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) February 21, 2025
The endorsement arrives amidst hypothesis about different potential candidates for the Republican nomination. Florida First Girl Casey DeSantis has been talked about as a potential contender.
Nonetheless, Governor Ron DeSantis just lately acknowledged throughout a Tuesday interview on Fox Information’s The Ingraham Angle, “It’s not one thing that she’s searching for out.”
He added, “I believe lots of people are simply involved about the way forward for the state. However this isn’t something new. Folks have been asking her to do that for a very long time. However she’s not searching for to do something. Nevertheless it’s flattering that persons are asking her to do it.
“She’s clearly an awesome spouse and mom to 3 children. And he or she has an inspirational story of overcoming most cancers analysis, combating by means of that and popping out stronger on the opposite finish. And, you already know, she’s one of many uncommon political spouses, though I’m most likely essentially the most conservative governor within the nation, she could even be extra conservative than me.”
Political analysts anticipate that President Trump’s backing will considerably affect the race, doubtlessly deterring different candidates from getting into the fray. This mirrored the 2018 state of affairs when Trump’s endorsement propelled Ron DeSantis to the governorship.
