Drew Wilson
More top-ranking Republicans are jumping on the Donalds 2026 bandwagon.
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds’ campaign for Governor has secured endorsements from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, House Republican Leadership Chair Elise Stefanik, Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer.
“I am proud to endorse Byron Donalds for Governor of Florida. Having served with Byron, I have seen firsthand his commitment to fiscal discipline and expanding economic and educational opportunities for every family,” said Scalise, a Louisiana Republican.
“Byron Donalds knows how to get things done, and as Governor, he will deliver a strong conservative agenda that puts the needs of Sunshine State families first. Florida will be well-served by his leadership.”
The move cements Donalds’ support from top Republicans across the country.
“Byron Donalds is a tough, tenacious, and true conservative warrior committed to the success of President Trump’s agenda and to creating a brighter future for the Sunshine State,” Stefanik added. “With Byron Donalds as Governor, Florida’s best days are still ahead. I am proud to give my full support to Byron Donalds for Governor of Florida.”
That follows support in early April from the top Republican in the House, Speaker Mike Johnson.
The new round of endorsements adds to the stack of influential elected officials who have lined up behind the third-term Congressman, including President Donald Trump, who gave his blessing ahead of Donalds’ official announcement in late February.
Earlier this month, seven members of Florida’s delegation announced they were backing Donalds, including U.S. Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart, Scott Franklin, Laurel Lee, Brian Mast, John Rutherford, María Elvira Salazar and Daniel Webster. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan endorsed Donalds in mid-March.
That all comes before First Lady Casey DeSantis has even announced her intention to run, showing that Florida’s congressional Republican leaders are lining up behind Donalds over Team DeSantis. That’s a repeat of the 2024 Presidential Election cycle, when all congressional Republicans, except Lee, originally backed Trump over Ron DeSantis. This time, even Lee is behind Donalds from the get-go.
Club for Growth PAC, which endorsed Ron DeSantis early on in his 2018 gubernatorial run, is also switching alliances to endorse Donalds.
Several state and local lawmakers also quickly threw their support behind Donalds. That’s in addition to endorsements from Donald Trump Jr., Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk and the Miami Young Republicans.
Momentum has also been building on the fundraising side of the operation, with Donalds’ campaign announcing more than $12 million raised during the handful of weeks he was a candidate in Q1 2025.
9 comments
Jerry
April 29, 2025 at 6:19 am
Republican DEI Governor?
Republicans are hypocrites.
He is isn’t qualified.
EARL PITTS AMERICAN
April 29, 2025 at 6:59 am
Relax your Sphincter Big Jerry,
We, The American People, will need Donalds to be appointed Govornor as Ron & The Beautiful Casey Desantis will be a little busy in 2028 serving Our Great Nation as POTUS (Ron) and First Lady (Casey).
Why you Dook 4 Brains RINOS dont understand that is beyond my, EARL PITTS AMERICAN’s, comprehention.
Thanks Big Jerry,
EARL PITTS AMERICAN
Foghorn Leghorn
April 29, 2025 at 7:40 am
Look at his district map and tell me he is a DEI hire. Now let’s see if a white person would ever win in Maxine Waters district.
R Russell
April 29, 2025 at 7:44 am
What BS-Donalds is a POS Publicity Hound – he is all face and no substance. What qualifies him to lead anything. We have numerous others in Florida with real qualifications, who have put their lives on the line for America! All he’s done is get his face on camera when others were speaking.
EARL PITTS AMERICAN
April 29, 2025 at 8:24 am
Here’s how it’s gonna play out Russ, so Write This Down,
1.) We, the Citizens of The Great State of Florida are 100% going to elect Casey for what will effectively be a two year term as our Govornor, in 2026.
2.) Then, in 2028, Casey will appoint Byron as Govornor to fill out her remaining 2 years as she and Ron will be living in The White House as POTUS (Ron) and First Lady (Casey).
Now I know this 100% “Sure Thing” evolvement of events is difficult for the “Average Brain To Retain”, so that, my friend’s of EARL is why I ask you to “WRITE THIS DOWN”.
Thank you for the inquiry, Russ,
EARL PITTS AMERICAN
Victoria Olson
April 29, 2025 at 9:47 am
You are as delusional as Trump & DeSantan. So you are saying you support Trump & DeSantis Destruction of the rule of law, Constitution, economy & stock market crashing, stupid tariffs, educational books changed, book banning, destruction of education, countries Hating us, cutting of thousands of Federal jobs, agencies that keep Americans safe and Democracy. So how does this make America great? Again do you support this? By the way if you watched or read anything truthful besides watching Fox News, you would know DeSantis approval rating has crashed, his corruption uncovered, Americans despise him. Have a blessed day.
EARL PITTS AMERICAN
April 29, 2025 at 6:54 pm
Thank you, Beautiful Vicky,
I just love when you want to “CosPlay” with Earl as a Lefty Karen. Honey put on the green wig, that nose ring, and your Crocks Daddy Earl is coming home for the good stuff!!!!
EARL PITTS AMERICAN
LexT
April 29, 2025 at 9:03 am
Desantis is good at running a state and terrible at the politics. Desantis needs to cut the deal. He can get behind Daniels if Daniels will endorse Desantis for President. Quid Pro Quo of the too early endorsements would be a too early endorsement for Desantis. Casey Desantis is young, so if she wants to do something cut a deal for something else for her, but Ron is the early favorite for being the Republican nominee as the 48th President of the United States. Desantis, just needs to start cutting the deal for it. Seems like the Byron Daniels thing is getting momentum. Find your way Desantis, cut the deal for endorsements for President now, while you can get something for your endorsement of Daniels.
Don Novak
April 29, 2025 at 7:25 pm
Perhaps Mr Trump and the republicans can comment on the EPA’s rule to have A/C units across the country convert from the current refrigerant R-410 to a new one starting in 2026. This will cost every homeowner between 6-15 thousand dollars to convert. It is already on the books and very few people know it. Please confront your local A/C company and verify it.
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