Florida gubernatorial candidate and Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Wednesday responded to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) criticism that the congressman hasn’t been a part of conservative victories in Florida,

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) brushed off criticism from Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on Wednesday, arguing his record “speaks for itself” in why he should be Florida’s next governor. Ahead of Donalds’s announcement to join the 2026 gubernatorial election,

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday touted the conservative credentials of First Lady Casey DeSantis while raising questions about Congressman Bryon Donalds, a Naples Republican backed last week by President Donald Trump for a possible 2026 gubernatorial bid.

This new task force is designed to reduce inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and streamline operations across state agencies, education systems, and local governments.

After President Donald Trump endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds for Florida governor, Ron DeSantis leveled criticisms at the president’s choice, and championed someone else: his wife, Casey

His wife, Erika Donalds, won a seat on the local school board in 2014 and founded the Optima Foundation in 2017 to support creating new schools and supporting charter schools. Ear