Trump backs Rep. Byron Donalds for likely run Florida governor run
President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly supported Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' likely bid for Florida governor in 2026.
President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly supported Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' likely bid for Florida governor in 2026.
Donalds has not yet announced, but NBC News reported last month that he is telling donors that he will run for the seat, which is being vacated by Republican Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited.
Donalds is among Trump’s biggest congressional supporters, and he was expected to get Trump’s backing, even if the public show of support came sooner than many anticipated.
“I know Byron well, have seen him tested at the highest most difficult levels, and he is a TOTAL WINNER!” Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday. “As Governor, Byron would have a BIG Voice and would work closely with me to advance our America First Agenda.”
While no major candidate has formally filed to run for governor in 2026, both Donalds and Casey DeSantis have been viewed as potential GOP frontrunners. Casey DeSantis, the first lady of Florida, earlier this month signaled she was considering a run — a prospect that was openly discussed at a donor event in Palm Beach County, as NBC News reported.
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