Trump Endorses Byron Donalds: The 2026 Florida Gubernatorial Race Heats Up
Well, well, well—looks like Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race just got a whole lot more interesting. President Trump has officially thrown his weight behind Rep. Byron Donalds, and let’s be honest, that pretty much makes him the frontrunner overnight. Trump’s endorsement in Florida is like a golden ticket—just ask Ron DeSantis, who went from an unknown congressman to governor in 2018 purely because Trump backed him. And now? Trump is all in for Donalds.
The big announcement came on Truth Social, where Trump laid it out in classic Trump fashion. He praised Donalds as a “TOTAL WINNER” and highlighted his strong conservative values, his commitment to securing the border, strengthening the military, defending the Second Amendment, and—most importantly—working closely with Trump to advance the America First agenda. In other words, Donalds isn’t just running for governor; he’s running to ensure Florida remains the conservative stronghold it’s become under DeSantis.
Donalds wasted no time responding, taking to X to drop a not-so-subtle hint that his campaign announcement is coming soon. “President Trump is Making America Great Again. I’m committed to working with him to Keep Florida Great. Announcement coming soon!” Translation: I’m in. Get ready.
Of course, there have been whispers about other potential contenders—most notably Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis. She’s got the name recognition, she’s conservative to the core, and she’s beloved in Florida. But Governor Ron DeSantis shut down the speculation this week, saying Casey isn’t actively seeking the role. Sure, he left the door open just a crack, but it doesn’t seem like she’s jumping in anytime soon.
And let’s be real: With Trump’s endorsement locked up, how many serious Republicans are really going to challenge Donalds? Political analysts are already saying Trump’s backing is likely to clear the field, just like it did in 2018 for DeSantis. The message is clear—Donalds is Trump’s guy, and in Florida politics, that means he’s the guy.
This is shaping up to be a major shift in Florida’s political landscape. Byron Donalds is young, charismatic, and a rising star in the MAGA movement. He’s been a fierce advocate in Congress and now he’s gearing up to take the fight to Tallahassee. And with Trump at his side? Let’s just say the Florida establishment better start adjusting to the idea of Governor Donalds.
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