FL's Byron Donalds Receives Johnson Endorsement
Gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has received the endorsement of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). Both Rep. Donalds and Speaker Johnson were a part of the 2017 Congressional freshman class. They also both ran for the open House Speakership once Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was ousted from the position.
The Republican Conference eventually chose Johnson, but it doesn't appear there is any love lost between the two men, especially with this endorsement.
"Byron Donalds is a principled conservative leader who Floridians can trust as their next Governor," said Speaker Johnson, per Politico.
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“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," said Speaker Johnson.
Moreover, Rep. Donalds acknowledged the endorsement and referred to Johnson as a "good friend" in Congress.
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