Rep. Byron Donald (R-FLA.) expressed gratitude for landing early support from President Trump while discussing the possibility of Florida governor bid in an interview Friday. did.
When asked if he would be in the race while appearing on News Nation's show The Hill, Donald said, “We're not going to get into that now, there's a lot of things we're thinking about. , I have to say I am truly grateful for President Trump and his support.”
He added: “You know, it's about making that jump, if we decide to make that jump, you know, about making the mission Florida go to higher heights. I think so.”
Trump on Thursday backed Donald, the close star of the GOP, on Capitol Hill, Thursday, declaring Donald to have a “voiced” and “closely” with the commander, declaring that he will work “closely” with the commander. The agenda to advance America.
“He secured our borders, stopped immigrant crime, strengthened our troops, protected our veterinarians, restored our economic strength, promoted American energy control, and under the aid of the 2nd article, surrounded by the aid of the siege. We fight tirelessly to protect us,” Trump writes about the true society.
Donald said Friday that he and his team were having internal discussions, including his potential entry into the race.
“There's nothing really coming out right now, but I'm really grateful for the support from President Trump and the support from so many other people around the country,” Donald told News Nation's Blake Berman.
A few days before supporters who tend to carry significant weight in Republican primary elections, Trump unveiled an internal vote in a Florida-based Republican poll. Hypothetical Sunshine State Governor race.
Donald was the top with 31%. Lt. Col. Janet Nunez (R) was 4%, while state farm chief Wilton Simpson (R) won 3%. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez received 1% support.
Donald has not officially announced his statewide run, but he has strengthened his campaign team. He spoke to the Florida-based donor about potential bids and took over presidential pollster Tony Fabrizio in 2016 and 2024, Hill reported last month.
“A lot of people in the state want him to participate in the race,” a source familiar with the matter told the hill. “The grassroots really come to Byron.”
It is unclear who will support Desantis, whose term ends in January 2027, when the race begins. Donald and the governor of Florida have a tense relationship. House Republicans approved Trump in April 2023, even before DeSantis officially launched his presidential bid, which ended last January.
On Friday, Donald praised DeSantis for his work in Florida.
“One thing that's clear is that Governor Desantis has done a great job for our state,” Donalds said in a report. “We all know that, but we have time to choose a new governor, and we'll continue from there.”
Earlier on Friday, Donald told Hill he hadn't spoken to DeSantis yet. “But we know we're going to do that.”
When asked if he thought the governor of Florida would support him, he said, “That's too early.”
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