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Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) emphasized the importance of messaging ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying Republicans must present the reality of President Donald Trump's policies against Democrats' "fearmongering." Host Stuart Varney began the discussion by playing a clip from former Speaker of the House and […]

Florida Senators and Representative Rick Scott (R), Ashley Moody (R), and Bryon Donalds (R) have introduced bills H.R. 4494 and S 2313 in both the House and Senate. The bill, also known as the “Flood Insurance Relief Act,” provides a much-needed tax relief for NFIP & private insurance policyholders across Florida and specifically, creates a […]

DORAL—During a political breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Miami-Dade Republican Executive Committee, gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds used this address to knock down the progressive Democratic-controlled cities of New York and Chicago, arguing that the state of Florida was primed to become the "financial capital of the world." "In Florida, we have every ability to […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) condemned Democratic silence about an attack on Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) agents in Alvarado, Texas, during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying it was effectively a form of support for the violence. Ten people were arrested for shooting at ICE agents in front of a detention center for […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) condemned Democratic silence about an attack on Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) agents in Alvarado, Texas, during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying it was effectively a form of support for the violence. Ten people were arrested for shooting at ICE agents in front of a detention center for […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) was having none of the Democrats' claims that "people will die" surrounding the "Big Beautiful Bill's" Medicaid reforms in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show. The hosts of The Big Weekend Show noted that Democrats had previously supported work requirements as part of Medicaid, which aligns with the views […]

OCHOPEE—Shortly before President Donald Trump arrived to open the now-famed "Alligator Alcatraz" federal detention center in Southwest Florida along side DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson hinted at a possibly primary challenging Rep. Byron Donalds in the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary election. In speaking […]

EXCLUSIVE: Byron Donalds Slams David Jolly’s Weak Sauce' Record, Leaderless Democratic Party U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) criticized former congressman David Jolly’s bid for Florida governor in a recent interview with The Floridian, calling Jolly’s political record weak and opportunistic...READ MORE   Secretary Marco Rubio—President Trump has been abundantly clear the Russia-Ukraine war must end. At today's NATO-Ukraine Council meeting I […]

WASHINGTON—U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) criticized former congressman David Jolly’s bid for Florida governor in a recent interview with The Floridian, calling Jolly’s political record weak and opportunistic. Rep. Donalds accused Jolly of lacking a firm ideological foundation and shifting party affiliations—from Republican to Independent to Democrat—for political gain. He linked Jolly’s transformation to his […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) responded to remarks made by Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, calling it "pure ignorance," adding, "It defiles the members of our country who have been killed by Iranian proxies." In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rep. Omar said, "No one is attacking or […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) mocked Senator Alex Padilla's (D-CA) detainment by Secret Service agents in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, saying he "wanted to make a name for himself." As host Laura Ingraham described, Sen. Padilla tried to crash a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles before […]

Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) resolution to rename the House of Representatives Press Gallery after abolitionist Frederick Douglass has passed with unanimous support. Rep. Donalds introduced the bill in February on Douglass's birthday (Feb. 14th), finding cosponsors in Representatives Andre Carson (D-IN), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Wesley Hunt (R-TX), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and John James (R-MI). In […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) weighed in on the Senate's ongoing discussion of the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" passed by the House in late May during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying, "Republicans need to decide what we really want to do." The discussion began with the Wall Street Journal noting that Senate […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) discussed the recent Molotov cocktail terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying it demonstrated the need for border security. The suspected attacker, Mohamed Soliman, threw several Molotov cocktails at a group of pro-Israel demonstrators while shouting "Free Palestine!" Soliman is also an apparent […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) discussed the House Oversight Committee's plans to question former President Joe Biden's inner circle on his mental fitness in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle. Host Laura Ingraham noted that House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) demanded that several members of Biden's staff, including physician Kevin O'Connor and others, schedule […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) suggested that policies signed into law via President Joe Biden's autopen should be invalidated as more evidence of his poor health emerges in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co. He said, "If Joe Biden could not execute the duties of his office, then why are we living under […]

Florida Senator Jay Collins Strongly Considering 2026 run for Governor Florida State Senator Jay Collins (R) is considering a run for governor in the 2026 gubernatorial contest, a move that would pit him against Trump-endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds for the Republican nomination, and quite possibly First Lady Casey DeSantis. READ MORE     Byron Donalds: What did […]

Rep Byron Donalds joined Brian Mast (R-FL)  and President Donald Trump on Monday to award the new Presidential Medal of Sacrifice, recently created to honor first responders who have fallen in the line of duty The Florida Congressman was one of the co-creators of the Presidential Medal of Sacrifice, joined in the effort by State […]