Rick Scott Endorses Byron Donald for Florida Governor

Senator Rick Scott from Florida has recently expressed his support for Republican Representative Byron Donald in his campaign for the governor of Florida. Scott, who held the governorship before Ron DeSantis, is quite vocal about his backing.

In his statement, Scott said, “I’m proud to stand with President Trump and support Byron Donald for the governor of Florida. Byron is a principled conservative who fights with courage and conviction on behalf of all Florida people.” He also highlighted their collaboration on vital legislation aimed at making flood insurance more accessible, especially important for those recovering from Hurricane impacts. Scott reminisced on their partnership during his governorship, noting that they secured significant tax exemptions for families in Florida.

Donald has criticized Democrats for “betraying the trust” of Americans and emphasized his own plans, stating, “As governor, I will strengthen our economy, fight for the elderly and veterans, protect our community, and, above all, make Florida more affordable for all families.”

Expressing gratitude, Donald thanked Scott for his support, tweeting, “Thank you @scottforflorida for your support. You are an incredible leader in our state and it was an honor to compete with you on Capitol Hill.” He looks forward to working closely with both Scott and President Trump to enhance Florida’s standing.

Earlier this year, Donald announced his run for governor after securing Trump’s endorsement.

In a February post on Truth Social, Trump praised Donald, saying, “Byron Donald will be a truly great and powerful governor for Florida. If he decides to run, he will have my full and full support.”

Currently, DeSantis is serving a second term but will not be eligible to run again in 2026 due to restrictions in Florida law that prevent anyone from serving more than six years in consecutive terms.

In addition, both Scott and Trump are supporting R-Fla’s Senator Ashley Moody in her upcoming Senate bid, aiming to secure the remainder of what was Marco Rubio’s term after he left to serve as Trump’s Secretary of State.