Trump, Florida and the Governor

Winners and losers as Trump gets involved in the 2026 race for Florida governor
That nightmare came true on Thursday for the GOPers eyeing the 2026 Florida governor’s race. Trump posted to Truth Social his “Complete and Total Endorsement” of a potential run by Naples-area U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.
‘The race for governor is over’: How Donald Trump upended Florida politics
That nightmare came true on Thursday for the GOPers eyeing the 2026 Florida governor’s race. Trump posted to Truth Social his “Complete and Total Endorsement” of a potential run by Naples-area U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.
Trump says this congressman would have his 'Total Endorsement' if he runs for Florida governor
President Donald Trump is making it very clear whom he would support in the blockbuster 2026 gubernatorial race to succeed term-limited Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
President Trump appoints DeSantis to Council of Governors: What does this mean for Florida?
The BriefPresident Donald Trump has appointed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to the Council of Governors.DeSantis joins governors from nine other states on the council.The purpose of the group is to advise the White House and Department of Defense on issues related to national security,
Byron Donalds gets thumbs up from Trump. Will it clear 2026 GOP governor race field?
A spokesperson for DeSantis’ political operations didn’t respond to a request for comment Friday. DeSantis and Donalds were once allies but had a split when Donalds endorsed Trump instead of DeSantis during the 2024 GOP presidential primary.
Byron Donalds, Who Claimed 'More Black Families Were Together' Under Jim Crow, Teases Run for Florida Governor Following Trump Endorsement
Byron Donalds, the Florida representative who said "Black families were together" under Jim Crow, teased his run for governor following Trump's endorsement.
Donalds coy on potential Florida governor bid while thanking Trump for endorsement
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) was coy while discussing his potential Florida gubernatorial bid during a Friday interview while also expressing gratitude for landing an early endorsement from President Trump.
Will a DeSantis run again? Poll favors Florida governor’s wife, Trump may favor this candidate
While Ron DeSantis can't run for governor again in 2026, some voters might want to see another DeSantis on the ballot. But ...
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Governor DeSantis announces state DOGE task force focused on 'government efficiency'
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new “comprehensive initiative” on Monday focused on government efficiency in Florida while ...
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Ron DeSantis finishes behind JD Vance, Steve Bannon in 2028 CPAC straw poll
Another presidential poll finds Florida’s Governor taking the bronze medal. Other Florida politicians also had some backing.
DeSantis signs wide-ranging immigration bill to complement Trump’s plan after rare feud with Florida legislature
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a wide-ranging immigration bill Thursday to compliment President Trump’s efforts to address ...
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Ron DeSantis’ new AG sues Target over its Pride Month collection
In the suit filed in Fort Myers, new Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier argued that Target violated the Securities ...
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Donald Trump taps Ron DeSantis for bipartisan Council of Governors
President Donald Trump announced that Gov. Ron DeSantis is part of a wave of picks to the “bipartisan group of state leaders ...
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President Trump appoints Florida Gov. DeSantis to Council of Governors
President Donald Trump appointed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to the Council of Governors, alongside governors from nine other ...