Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, says he's running for Florida governor

[In It to Win It]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday that he’s entering the 2026 race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is ineligible to seek another term after eight years in office.

Donalds enters the race with President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Donalds has been a frequent Trump surrogate and was on the short list to be his vice presidential running mate last year.

DeSantis, who cannot run again due to term limits and unsuccessfully tried a presidential bid against Trump last year, has not yet made any official endorsement for his successor.

Just before Donalds’ announcement, DeSantis suggested that his wife, Casey DeSantis, would be a worthy governor and said Donalds was not a part of his victories on conservative priorities.

The 46-year-old Donalds, who lives in Naples in southwest Florida, was born and raised in Brooklyn. He graduated from Florida State University.

https://apnews.com/article/byron-donalds-florida-governor-elections-2026-trump-5884b17305d6ef64408934dbdd65a210

[BOSSHOG]

1. Poor Desantis

And Poor Donalds. How worthless, pathetic, unpatriotic does one have to be to accept backing by Donald trump. Good Lord Republicans, have you no decency? Silly question.

[Deuxcents]

2. He's living in a very safe red district with a wealthy zip code. He was my Rep until they split my district

I used to call his office all the time and never got a human to talk to so I left messages. If we don’t get a strong opponent, we’ll be a red state for too long..longer than I have on this earth.

[Norrrm]

3. How long until his own party competitors call him DEI?

[Dan]

4. Even worse, Scott had to get engaged.

[rubbersole]

6. They still support "most qualified" white male promotions.

tsf is going to shit on everyone like usual.

[Polybius]

5. Matt Gaetz without the scandals?

Ok, low blow. He's a far better speaker than Gaetz too.