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.
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and his campaign are calling out old colleagues of former Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) as they voted against HR 7909 – the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This bill would deport or turn away illegal immigrants who have been convicted of sex offenses. 158 Democrats voted against the measure. […]
To counter the growing influence of Republicans, the Democratic Party has launched the "Defend Our Dems" program.
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is set to introduce his Protect Our Presidents Act, a bill granting equivalent United States Secret Service (USSS) protection to presidential and vice presidential nominees that the sitting president receives. "Over the course of just 65 days, two deranged individuals have tried to kill President Donald Trump, and one was able […]
Colonel Thomas Chalifoux, Ret., is the Republican congressional challenger to Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) for Florida's 9th Congressional District, who is prioritizing the ongoing border crisis in his campaign. During an interview with The Floridian Chalifoux criticized the Democratic incumbent, saying, "It is shocking how a man can put his right hand up and swear […]
During the same weekend a second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump was thwarted, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) was similarly threatened. The Florida Congresswoman spoke about the threat in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Cavuto Coast to Coast, blaming heated political rhetoric and polarization as the catalyst. Although Rep. Luna could not give […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) regarding China’s manufacturing practices that have allowed them to participate in the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) free trade agreement. The Asian superpower has moved its manufacturing plants to Mexico, benefitting from the agreement and avoiding U.S. tariffs in the process. In the letter, Sens. […]
Since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) assumed office, the state has grown decidedly red. However, Democrats aren’t buying it. In the latest round of political moves, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is setting its sights on the sunshine state. According to DSCC Chairman Michigan Senator Gary Peters (D), Florida is a ‘pickup opportunity’ for Democrats. […]
DeSantis Begins 2028 Presidential Campaign? It is no secret that Governor Ron DeSantis wants to be President of the United States in 2028...Continue reading Ron DeSantis-The State of Florida is conducting its own investigation into the second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. It is not in the best interests of our state and […]
It is no secret that Governor Ron DeSantis wants to be President of the United States in 2028. Heck, he ran for the job (ill-advised move) against arguably the most popular and controversial former President in U.S. history, President Donald Trump. Gov. DeSantis and his actions have made him the state's all-time most […]
America is still reeling from the second attempt on former President Donald Trump's life on Sunday in West Palm Beach, Florida. While discussing the unfolding events during an appearance on Fox News's Jesse Watters Primetime, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) suggested Trump hire a private security detail "until the Secret Service can actually get answers and do […]
Senator Scott gave an impassioned plea on the senate floor for his colleagues to support his IVF bill.
Almost a month after announcing her tour, Rep. Mucarsel-Powell is now celebrating a slew of mayoral endorsements.
Former President Donald Trump (R) survived a second assassination attempt, this time in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the Trump International Golf Club. The shooter, Ryan Wesley Routh, tried to shoot the former president with an AK-47-style rifle while he was on the course but was thwarted by the United States Secret Service. It is […]
Former President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated a second time in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, just weeks after the first attempt on his life in Butler, Pennsylvania. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) showed no quarter to anti-Trump elected officials and media figures during an appearance on Fox News, blaming their rhetoric as radicalizing individuals into […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released an advertisement against his opponent, former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL), calling her a “silly socialist.” Well, how grounded are these claims of her supporting socialism? A recent report from Voz detailed an incident in which an alleged Mucarsel-Powell campaign staffer confronted anti-Mucarsel-Powell protestors by yelling “Long live Maduro! Long Live […]
Eating domesticated animals and pets like cats, ducks, dogs, horses, and iguanas, may be news to Middle Americans, but in places like South Florida, eating and sacrificing these kinds of animals is seen as just another day in the Miami boogie down according to one lawmaker. Pet-eating is occurring. According to Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to encourage the employment of service members and veterans in the defense industrial base (DIB) as it has an “urgent need” for skilled labor. The Florida senator is calling on Sec. Austin to emphasize the importance of transition assistance programs […]
In an interview with the Floridian Press, Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R) affirmed that President Trump is “absolutely right” on the border issue.
