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 Fact 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 really like, and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
I do know Byron effectively, have seen him examined on the highest and most tough ranges, and he’s a TOTAL WINNER! Byron has an excellent spouse, Erika, and three lovely sons. They’re very happy with him! As Governor, Byron would have a BIG Voice, and would work carefully with me to advance our America First Agenda. He’ll combat tirelessly to Safe our Border, Cease Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Army, Defend our Vets, Restore our Financial Energy, Advance American Power DOMINANCE, and Defend our at all times underneath siege Second Modification.
Byron Donalds can be a really Nice and Highly effective Governor for Florida and, ought to he determine to run, can have my Full and Whole 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 Preserve Florida Nice. Announcement coming quickly!” he wrote.
President Trump is Making America Nice Once more.
I’m dedicated to working with him to Preserve 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 attainable contender.
Nevertheless, Governor Ron DeSantis not too long ago said throughout a Tuesday interview on Fox News’s The Ingraham Angle, “It’s not one thing that she’s looking 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. Individuals have been asking her to do that for a very long time. However she’s not looking for to do something. But it surely’s flattering that individuals are asking her to do it.
“She’s clearly an excellent spouse and mom to a few children. And she or he has an inspirational story of overcoming most cancers analysis, combating via that and popping out stronger on the opposite finish. And, you realize, she’s one of many uncommon political spouses, despite the fact that 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, probably deterring different candidates from coming into the fray. This mirrored the 2018 state of affairs when Trump’s endorsement propelled Ron DeSantis to the governorship.
