Last November 21, after Donald Trump won the presidential election and had started naming potential cabinet secretaries, I noted that Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), a successful financial professional who had just won his third congressional race, and a strong Trump supporter, was not being offered a position. I speculated that it probably was because he was in line to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate.
As things turned out, I may have had the right idea…just the wrong position.
Why do I say this? The following post by President Trump from his truthsocial.com website (along with a paean to himself – it wouldn’t be Trump without one) just might provide the answer:
I am hearing that Highly Respected Congressman Byron Donalds is considering running for Governor of Florida, a State that I love, and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
I know Byron well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a TOTAL WINNER! Byron has a great wife, Erika, and three beautiful sons. They are very proud of him! As Governor, Byron would have a BIG Voice, and would work closely with me to advance our America First Agenda. He will fight tirelessly to Secure our Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military, Protect our Vets, Restore our Economic Power, Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.
Byron Donalds would be a truly Great and Powerful Governor for Florida and, should he decide to run, will have my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, BYRON, RUN!
Ron DeSantis is term-limited out and cannot run for Governor again. But Byron Donalds? No problem at all.
Personally, I would expect Rep. Donalds to excel in pretty much any position he holds. Read his biography and you’ll see that he was a success in business/finance before embarking on a political career. He knows the real world, not just the D.C. bubble.
Will this happen? Will Byron Donalds run for Governor? We’ll find out in due time. But, in my opinion, Floridians would be very lucky to have him on their ballot.
