{"id":2510118,"date":"2025-11-13T09:51:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T14:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/byron-donalds-picks-up-full-support-from-elon-musk\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T09:52:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T14:52:07","slug":"byron-donalds-picks-up-full-support-from-elon-musk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/byron-donalds-picks-up-full-support-from-elon-musk\/","title":{"rendered":"Byron Donalds picks up &#8216;full support&#8217; from Elon Musk"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fbyron-donalds-picks-up-full-support-from-elon-musk%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=2510118&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>Elon Musk has publicly expressed his full support for Congressman Byron Donalds&#8217; campaign for Florida governor. Donalds,who has already been endorsed by former President Donald Trump,is running in a crowded Republican primary to succeed term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis,who has not yet endorsed a candidate amid speculation about his wife Casey DeSantis potentially running. Musk praised Donalds on social media, highlighting his personal journey and commitment to keeping Florida a leading state. Donalds has gained endorsements from influential Republicans and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/public-radio-reporter-arrested-for-firebombing-police-cars\/\" title=\"Public Radio \u201c...orter\u201d Arrested For Firebombing Police Cars\">law enforcement officials<\/a>, consolidating considerable support ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election. Florida has not elected a Democratic governor since 1994, with David Jolly, a former Republican congressman, currently leading the Democratic field.  <\/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\">Elon Musk throws &lsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jesse-jackson-hospitalized-with-neurodegenerative-condition\/\" title=\"Jesse Jackson hospitalized with neurodegenerative condition\">full support&#038;rsquo<\/a>; behind Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds for Florida governor<\/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\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2361742\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former Department of Government Efficiency leader <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elon-musk\/\">Elon Musk<\/a> threw his full support behind Rep. Byron Donalds&rsquo;s (R-FL) bid for Florida <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/governor\/\">governor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Donalds has already been endorsed by President Donald Trump, but Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has yet to make an endorsement in the race, as there&rsquo;s been speculation that his wife, Casey DeSantis, is weighing her own run.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3885063\/shutdown-defeat-could-deepen-democratic-divide-maine-senate-primary\/\">Shutdown defeat could deepen Democratic divides in bitter Maine Senate primary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3884807\/most-mamdanis-campaign-promises-not-gonna-happen-salena-zito\/\">Most of Mamdani&#8217;s campaign promises are &#8216;not gonna happen&#8217;: Salena Zito<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3884454\/stefanik-on-hochul-trail-new-york-governor-race\/\">Stefanik hot on Hochul&#8217;s trail in New York governor&#8217;s race, down 3 points in new poll<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Congratulations, Byron! You certainly have my full support,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1988821770078695827?s=46\">Musk posted on X<\/a> Wednesday night, replying to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/byron-donalds\/\">Donalds<\/a>&lsquo;s February post announcing his run.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I arrived in the Sunshine State at 17 years old on a Greyhound bus, with a trunk full of clothes and a dream. Now is the time to keep the best state in the country as the best state in the country. Tonight, I am proud to announce my candidacy to be the next governor of Florida,&rdquo; Donalds added.<\/p>\n<p>Musk adds to the long list of influential supporters to back Donalds&rsquo;s campaign ahead of the 2026 elections, including influential Republicans such as Trump, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Randy Fine (R-FL), Florida state Rep. Meg Weinberger, and Florida Commissioner of the City of Sweetwater Ian Vallecillo.<\/p>\n<p>Donalds picked up the endorsement of 12 more sheriffs on Wednesday, bringing his total support of Florida&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >top law enforcement officers<\/a> to 28.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As Governor, he&rsquo;ll stand with the men and women on the front lines, defend our freedoms, and make sure Florida remains a state where law and order prevail. I&rsquo;m proud to stand with Byron Donalds for Governor,&rdquo; Baker County Sheriff Scotty Rhoden said in a statement the Donalds for Governor campaign shared with the <em>Washington Examiner.<\/em><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Musk &mdash; the Tesla CEO worth $488 billion &mdash; was influential at the beginning of Trump&rsquo;s second administration, spearheading DOGE&rsquo;s fight to eliminate &ldquo;waste, fraud, and abuse&rdquo; during his volunteer role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Musk was also influential in the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court elections, spending nearly $20 million in an attempt to elect conservative candidate Brad Schimel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3868004\/ron-desantis-florida-university-leaders-stop-issuing-h1b-visas\/\">DESANTIS TELLS FLORIDA UNIVERSITY LEADERS TO STOP ISSUING H-1B VISAS FOR JOBS AMERICANS CAN DO<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Donalds is running in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-times-ron-desantis-stood-up-to-the-media-and-went-viral\/\" title=\"8 Times ... Stood Up To The Media And Went Viral\">crowded primary field<\/a> to replace termed-out DeSantis, featuring Florida lawmaker Paul Renner and Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett, with DeSantis ally James Fishback <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2025\/11\/10\/pro-desantis-candidate-james-fishback-launching-bid-for-florida-governor-00645553\">expected to announce his bid<\/a> in the coming days.<\/p>\n<p>Florida has not elected a Democrat to lead the state since&nbsp;1994. The front-runner for the Democratic nomination is&nbsp;David Jolly, a former Republican congressman who believes &ldquo;Republicans in&nbsp;Tallahassee&nbsp;have gone too far in dividing us.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/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>Elon Musk fully backs Trump-backed Byron Donalds for Florida governor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4015,"featured_media":2510119,"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\/03\/AP25034742274085.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[32322,32192,13348,36667,32515],"class_list":["post-2510118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-byron-donalds","tag-elon-musk","tag-endorsement","tag-political-support","tag-us-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AP25034742274085.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2510118","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\/4015"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2510118"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2510118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2510122,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2510118\/revisions\/2510122"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2510119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2510118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2510118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2510118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}