Fox News: Top House Republican backs Byron Donalds for Florida governor

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Top House Republican backs Byron Donalds for Florida governor

House Speaker Mike Johnson backed Rep. Byron Donalds' bid for Florida governor. President Donald Trump endorsed Donalds earlier this year before the congressman announced his run for the role.......                    ...                        ...House Speaker You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, R-La., is backing Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., for Florida governor......."Byron Donalds is a principled conservative leader who Floridians can trust as their next Governor," Johnson said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, which was first reported by Politico Playbook......."In Congress, Byron has been tenacious in standing up for Florida and President Trump's America First agenda. I have no doubt he will bring that same fighting spirit with him as Governor, working every day to improve the lives of Florida families. My good friend Byron Donalds has my full support," Johnson added. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......The Sunshine State Republican thanked Johnson for his support, calling him a "good friend" in a post on X......."From local Tea Party Activism to the State House & the halls of Congress to my candidacy for Governor of Florida, my fight for the Sunshine State has been unwavering. Together, we are Making America Great Again," Donalds added.......The congressman announced his gubernatorial bid in February after President Donald Trump had already pledged to endorse him if he chose to run.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......"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!" Trump declared in a February Truth Social post.......Last month Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login.......Current Florida Gov. You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, who is serving his second consecutive term, is not eligible to run again in 2026.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......The Florida constitution stipulates, "No person who has, or but for resignation would have, served as governor or acting governor for more than six years in two consecutive terms shall be elected governor for the succeeding term."...

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