{"id":2266245,"date":"2024-06-12T17:13:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T21:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-byron-donalds-meet-one-of-the-eight-top-names-on-trumps-vp-short-list\/"},"modified":"2024-06-12T17:14:23","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T21:14:23","slug":"who-is-byron-donalds-meet-one-of-the-eight-top-names-on-trumps-vp-short-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-byron-donalds-meet-one-of-the-eight-top-names-on-trumps-vp-short-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is Byron Donalds? Get to know one of the top eight contenders for Trump&#8217;s VP pick"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwho-is-byron-donalds-meet-one-of-the-eight-top-names-on-trumps-vp-short-list%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2266245&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Is estimated to be substantial, though precise figures are not \u2063detailed \u2064in the text. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-blasts-ny-ag-lawsuit-in-wide-ranging-interview\/\" title=\"Trump Blasts NY AG Lawsuit in Wide-Ranging Interview\">financial acumen<\/a>, derived from a career that spans banking to politics, evidently plays a significant role\u200b in his professional \u2063and personal life.<\/p>\n<p>Byron Donalds, a Republican representative from Florida, is\u2064 gaining\u2063 attention as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-val-demings-planning-to-run-against-sen-rubio-in-florida\/\" title=\"REPORT: Val Demings Planning To Run Against Sen. Rubio In Florida\">potential running mate<\/a> for Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. Serving as the U.S. Representative \u200cfor\u200b Florida&#8217;s 19th Congressional \u200bDistrict since 2021, Donalds has\u200b previously held positions in the Florida\u2062 House of Representatives and worked in various financial roles, including a\u200c stint as a financial adviser at Wells \u2064Fargo. Born in 1978 and a father of three, Donalds champions conservative values\u2064 including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-hits-desantis-for-signing-heartbeat-law-a-terrible-thing-and-a-terrible-mistake\/\" title=\"Trump criticizes DeSantis for signing heartbeat law: 'A terrible and regrettable decision.'\">strong anti-abortion stance<\/a>. His involvement in key committees like the House Financial Services Committee highlights his active role in legislative responsibilities.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/byron-donalds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Byron Donalds<\/a> (R-FL) has emerged as a prominent contender to join former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a> on the Republican presidential lineup this November.<\/p>\n<p>Donalds has served as the U.S. representative for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Florida<\/a>\u2019s 19th Congressional District since 2021.<\/p>\n<figure><figcaption>Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., accompanied by other members of congress, speaks to the media after they toured the George Washington University students encampment as they protest over the Israel-Hamas war on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Jose Luis Magana)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Age<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Donalds was born on October 28, 1978. He is 45 years old.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Career<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In 2016, he was elected to serve in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Florida House of Representatives<\/a>, holding office for two terms representing the state\u2019s 80th district before he joined the U.S. House.<\/p>\n<p>During his time in the Florida state body, he also served as the chairman of the Pre K-12 Quality Subcommittee and the Insurance and Banking Subcommittee.<\/p>\n<p>Donalds graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/finance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>finance<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>marketing<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Prior to his political career, he worked as a credit analyst at TIB Bank in 2003 and was later promoted to credit manager. In 2007, he joined CMG Surety LLC as a portfolio manager. <\/p>\n<p>In 2012, he unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-of-representatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>House of Representatives<\/a>. In 2015, he took a position at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/wells-fargo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Wells Fargo<\/a> as a financial adviser. <\/p>\n<p>Donalds is also part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-financial-services-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Financial Services Committee<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-oversight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Committee on Oversight and Accountability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Family<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Donalds grew up in Brooklyn, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>New York<\/a>. As one of three children, he was raised by his single mother.<\/p>\n<p>He lives in Naples, Florida, with his wife, Erika, and their three sons: Damon, Darin, and Mason. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Religion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Donalds is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/christians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Christian<\/a> and a staunch opponent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/abortion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>abortion<\/a>. He has expressed his belief in the value of every individual\u2019s life, advocating the protection of unborn children from conception until their natural death. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Net worth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Donalds\u2019s net worth is between $5 and $20 million, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/assets\/byron-donalds-net-worth-wife\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>according<\/a> to various <a href=\"https:\/\/legitnetworth.com\/byron-donalds-net-worth\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>reports<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Major policy initiatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>He has primarily focused on issues such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/education-reform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-education-secretary-confirmed-asks-america-to-reimagine-education\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Education Secretary Confirmed, Asks America To \u2018Reimagine Education\u2019\">education reform<\/a><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/criminal-justice-reform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>criminal justice reform<\/a>, and economic policy. He advocates for a simplified tax code aimed at boosting private sector investments, fostering individual wealth generation and employment opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of education, he supports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/school-choice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>school choice<\/a> initiatives, which he says empower parents and allow every child to have access to a world-class education<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Relationship with Trump<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Donalds has also been a strong advocate of Trump in Congress. For instance, he supported Trump\u2019s efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election outcome. In January 2021, he voted against certifying the electors from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/arizona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Arizona<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pennsylvania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Pennsylvania<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, he has recently defended Trump during the hush money trial, traveling to New York to stand outside the courtroom with the former president and dozens of other supporters.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), serving Florida\u2019s 19th District since 2021, has become a key contender to join Donald Trump in the upcoming Republican presidential race. Donalds, alongside fellow congress members, recently addressed the media following a tour<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3166,"featured_media":2266246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP24135591127081-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2266245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP24135591127081-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2266245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3166"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2266245"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2266245\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2266246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2266245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2266245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2266245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}