Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., said Friday he appreciates President Donald Trump’s endorsement for him to be Florida’s next governor but did not directly address whether he will run in 2026 to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited from running again.

In a post Thursday on Truth Social, Trump wrote that as Florida’s governor, Donalds “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,” Trump added. “RUN, BYRON, RUN!”

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