President Donald Trump shared a poll Monday showing Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) far outpacing potential competitors in the 2026 Florida Republican gubernatorial primary. The post Trump Promotes Florida Governor Poll Showing Rep. Byron Donalds Up Big appeared first on Breitbart.
President Trump shared a poll showing Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) leading the 2026 Florida Republican gubernatorial primary field by a 27-point margin over his closest competitor, Jeanette Nuñez. Trump's post on Truth Social included a screenshot of the poll from Victory Insights and listed dozens of "Notable Committed Supporters" of Donalds, including Trump cabinet members Scott Bessent and Doug Burgum. Donalds has not yet announced his candidacy, though he has long been rumored to seek the governorship. Trump's endorsement is a strong signal of his backing, which is significant in Republican politics. The post also comes amid reports that Florida first lady Casey DeSantis is considering a political run. Donalds, a prominent Trump surrogate in 2024, was on Trump's 2024 vice presidential shortlist and has been active in Congress, including leading efforts to sanction Colombia.
