Fueled by Trump, governor candidate Byron Donalds courts Florida voters

Congressman Byron Donalds, who is a Republican candidate for governor, speaks at Hilton Palm Beach Airport near West Palm Beach on Monday, June 30, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

They arrived early, packed the room near West Palm Beach and expected to be wowed. And the hundreds of Republicans weren’t disappointed. They heard what they were seeking, and more, from Congressman Byron Donalds, whom they’d like to see as Florida’s next governor.

First and foremost: Donalds’ loyalty to — and from — President Donald Trump.

Donalds also promised to continue conservative policies started under Gov. Ron DeSantis, vowed to champion conservative approaches and fight liberal influences, and highlighted economic challenges such as property insurance and property taxes.

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