R-Fla. Rep. Vern Buchanan recognized the Trump-backed governor’s hopes. Byron DonaldsR-Fla. , Governor of Florida.
“My friend Byron Donalds is a fearless conservative and magazine patriot. I worked closely with him in Congress and knew his battles, tenacity and effectiveness from personal experience. He will be a great executive of our sunshine.”
President Donald Trump announced his candidacy last month after he publicly pledged his approval while urging the congressman to run.
R-FLA. Rep. Vern Buchanan has recognized Trump-backed governors, many Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla. Governor of Florida. (Getty Image)
“Byron Donalds will be the truly great and powerful governor of Florida and will receive my complete and comprehensive recognition if he decides to run. Run, Byron, Run!” Trump announced in February’s “Society of Truth.”
Florida Government Ron DeSantis – Those currently in their second term may not run again in the 2026 cycle.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by my first Congress and to be a trusted conservative leader: Rep. @vernbuchanan. I and I are fighting side by side in Congress for our SW Florida community and Sunshine State. As governor, I will bring the same struggle to Tallahassee,” Donalds announced in an article on X.
Florida representative. Byron Donalds announces plans to run for governor
When Fox News “Brian Kilmeade asks DeSantis’s former, U.S. Senator Rick Scott
Speaking on the Brian Kilmeade Show, Scott pointed out that Trump recognized Donalds.
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Donalds served in the United States House of Representatives Since 2021.
