{"id":2404956,"date":"2025-02-21T03:59:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T08:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-encourages-and-endorses-byron-donalds-to-run-for-governor-of-florida-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T03:59:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T08:59:52","slug":"trump-encourages-and-endorses-byron-donalds-to-run-for-governor-of-florida-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-encourages-and-endorses-byron-donalds-to-run-for-governor-of-florida-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump encourages and endorses Byron Donalds to run for governor of Florida &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/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%2Ftrump-encourages-and-endorses-byron-donalds-to-run-for-governor-of-florida-washington-examiner%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=2404956&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>Former President Donald Trump has publicly encouraged Rep. Byron \u2064Donalds (R-FL)\u200d to run for governor of florida in the 2026 election, offering his full endorsement through a \u200dpost \u2063on \u2063Truth Social. Trump praised\u2062 Donalds&#8217; capabilities, highlighting his experience and\u200c their mutual\u200b support in past political\u2063 campaigns, especially in Trump&#8217;s effort to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michelle-obama-pulls-the-fire-alarm\/\" title=\"Michelle Obama triggers fire alarm\">increase\u2063 black voter turnout<\/a>\u2063 in 2024. \u2064According to a recent victory insights poll mentioned \u200cby Trump, Donalds\u2064 is leading potential\u2064 Republican primary candidates significantly. Trump listed several key \u2064issues Donalds would prioritize if \u2063elected,\u2063 including border security, military\u2063 strength, and economic recovery. \u200bHe concluded with a strong \u2063push\u200c for Donalds to\u200c officially announce his candidacy, emphasizing his \u200cbelief that Donalds \u200dwould be a powerful governor for Florida.  <\/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<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump encourages and endorses Byron Donalds to run for governor of Florida<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>President Donald Trump encouraged Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/byron-donalds\/\" title=\"\">Byron Donalds<\/a> (R-FL) to run for governor of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Florida<\/a> in the state&rsquo;s 2026 election. He also pledged to give Donalds his full endorsement, announcing it in a post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/truth-social\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Truth Social<\/a> on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I am hearing that Highly Respected Congressman Byron Donalds is considering running for Governor of Florida, a State that I love, and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024,&rdquo; Trump posted. &ldquo;I know Byron well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a TOTAL WINNER! Byron has a great wife, Erika, and three beautiful sons. They are very proud of him! As Governor, Byron would have a BIG Voice, and would work closely with me to advance our America First Agenda.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>    <iframe src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/114038745707654586\/embed\" class=\"truthsocial-embed\" style=\"max-width: 100%; border: 0\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/embed.js\" async=\"async\"><\/script>      <\/p>\n<p>Donalds and Trump share a mutual fondness and have supported each other in recent political campaigns. Donalds stumped for Trump in the 2024 election, appearing at <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">numerous nationwide campaign events<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-upholds-arizona-voter-restrictions-spelling-trouble-for-doj-georgia-voter-rights-lawsuit\/\" title=\"Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Voter Restrictions, Spelling Trouble For DOJ Georgia \u2018Voter Rights\u2019 Lawsuit\">increase voter turnout<\/a>. He was a key figure in Trump&rsquo;s campaign initiative to win over black voters in the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A new <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VictoryPolling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@VictoryPolling<\/a> survey shows <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ByronDonalds?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ByronDonalds<\/a> far ahead of all other contenders in a hypothetical primary for Florida Governor.<\/p>\n<p>31% &ndash; Byron Donalds<br \/>4% &ndash; Jeanette Nu&ntilde;ez<br \/>3% &ndash; Wilton Simpson<br \/>1% &ndash; Francis Suarez<\/p>\n<p>Read the full report: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2MS9MwKk2o\">https:\/\/t.co\/2MS9MwKk2o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(850 LV, 1\/26-27\/25) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jb9dSRCvxc\">pic.twitter.com\/Jb9dSRCvxc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Victory Insights (@VictoryPolling) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VictoryPolling\/status\/1884617352068612496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Earlier this week, Trump shared a Victory Insights <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/VictoryPolling\/status\/1884617352068612496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poll<\/a> showing the Florida congressman with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3321848\/trump-early-nod-byron-donalds-2026-florida-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">substantial lead over other potential GOP primary candidates<\/a>. The president also posted a graphic that listed Donalds&rsquo;s &ldquo;notable committed supporters&rdquo; as a way to incentivize voters to align with the congressman if or when he officially declares his candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, Trump touted Donalds&rsquo;s qualities and listed notable platform agendas he would embrace if he were elected Florida&rsquo;s next governor.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He will fight tirelessly to Secure our Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military, Protect our Vets, Restore our Economic Power, Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment,&rdquo; Trump said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3321848\/trump-early-nod-byron-donalds-2026-florida-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TRUMP GIVES EARLY NOD AT POSSIBLE DONALDS ENDORSEMENT IN 2026 FLORIDA GOVERNOR RACE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The president concluded his plug with a statement of encouragement, further prodding him to officially start a gubernatorial campaign.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Byron Donalds would be a truly Great and Powerful Governor for Florida and, should he decide to run, will have my Complete and Total Endorsement,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;RUN, BYRON, RUN!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump backs Byron Donalds for Florida governor in 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2404957,"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\/2025\/01\/Trump-and-Donalds-2024-scaled-1024x684.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32322,13348,50784,3634,32076],"class_list":["post-2404956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-byron-donalds","tag-endorsement","tag-florida-governor","tag-trump","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Trump-and-Donalds-2024-scaled-1024x684.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2404956","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\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2404956"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2404956\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2404960,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2404956\/revisions\/2404960"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2404957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2404956"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2404956"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2404956"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}