2024 Presidential Election

Coverage of the 2024 Republican presidential campaign and the presidential general election.
The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. These are stories from the 2022 midterm election.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari is facing calls to be fired by the Biden Administration for supposed misconduct. This has prompted Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to defend the IG, saying the demands for Cuffari's canning are politically motivated because he exposed multiple DHS failures and wrote a letter of support. For […]
The House task force investigating the two assassination attempts of former President Donald Trump is seeking all information about threats to the life of Trump as part of the investigation, which Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed in a Sunday appearance on Fox News, saying the Secret Service has already improved its protection detail since the […]
State Senator Lori Berman (D-FL) has released a statement on the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack committed by Hamas against Israel, which led to the death of over 1,000 Israelis. It also catalyzed the unrest in the Middle East, which has seen groups such as the Jewish State, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and […]
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R), who opposes the bill, has responded to the governor's comments.Â
Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) campaign has released an advertisement in response to his opponent, former Representative Debbie Murcarsel-Powell (D-FL), who produced an ad against him. The Florida senator’s campaign described her ad as “completely delusional,” and the “only fact she gets right is her name.” Moreover, the Scott campaign says that former Rep. Mucarsel-Powell continues […]
In the video, President Obama shares why Floridians should vote for Rep. Mucarsel Powell, adding that she will make "life better" in the sunshine state.
A month out from the November general election, the Florida Democratic Party announced Friday the launch of its "Take Back Florida Distinction" program to spotlight and assist liberal candidates in the state's most competitive races. The party says the 21 candidates were selected through a "rigorous" application and vetting process and will have access to […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced the Blocking Assistance and Resources to Restrict Illegal Entry and Residency (BARRIER) Act. This legislation blocks federal funding to non-government organizations (NGOs), non-profits, “or other entities that help migrants illegally enter the U.S. or give assistance to migrants unlawfully residing here.” Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Randy Weber (R-TX) […]
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) blasted President Joe Biden (D), Vice President Kamala Harris (D), and their administration for the handling of Hurricane Helene through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). After Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently announced that FEMA does not have the necessary funds to provide aid throughout […]
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) is now praising Senator Vance for his debate performing, calling him a “leader” who will be the country’s next vice president.
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) and a flurry of Florida U.S. House Representatives from both parties have called for emergency state block grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) following Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in the Sunshine State. It has caused formidable damage to Florida and North Carolina as infrastructure […]
According to the latest polling numbers from the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Center for Political Strategy, former President Donald Trump (R) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) still maintain a commanding lead with just over 30 sleeps until election day. Once again, former President Trump is receiving about the same amount of support from Floridians […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released a statement following the attack on Israel by Iran in various cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. These attacks have furthered escalations in the Middle East, possibly setting the world stage closer to global warfare. In his statement, Sen. Rubio described Iran's ploy as an effort to terrorize […]
Two attempts on former President Donald Trump's life have put the Secret Service under the microscope. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) discussed the organization's laxity and supposed politicization on Okaloosa County radio show The B-Team, calling the issues within the Secret Service "sick." "President Trump was being denied requests for increased protection because the upper levels of […]
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently sent a letter to Representative Tony Gonzales (R-TX) detailing the rap sheet of illegal immigrants with charges or convictions. Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX) and Byron Donalds (R-FL) took jabs at the Biden-Harris administration, claiming that the numbers reflect the notion that the Democrats only care about power […]
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R) recently announced that he would be opening an investigation into a recent trip that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to Pennsylvania. While there, President Zelenskyy met with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D). The trip has received widespread criticism from Republicans, who argue that Zelenskyy was campaigning against President […]
Texas Representative Chip Roy (R) has called out his colleagues on the other side of the aisle as 162 Democrats voted against provisions that “actively target LGBTQ+ service members” which “threaten the recruitment, retention, and readiness of our Armed Forces.” Rep. Roy noted the provisions that the Democrats are hoping to retain while also calling […]
With the 2024 presidential election and Puerto Rico’s 7th plebiscite vote right around the corner, it appears as if the efforts to dress down support for Puerto Rican statehood are being ramped up by El Nuevo Dia’s biased reporting against making the island territory the 51st state of the United States. Enter the usual suspect, Jose […]
