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Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds stands by Trump after some mentions of the president removed from website
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has removed prominent references to President Trump from his campaign website but insists he remains committed to Trump's agenda.
- Donalds explained the website changes are intended to highlight key policy themes like affordability that resonate with Florida voters ahead of the general election.
- Despite the website revisions, Donalds described Trump's agenda as "common-sense," emphasizing law and order, secure borders, and cooperation on immigration policy.
- Previously, Donalds' campaign heavily featured Trump's endorsement and the promise to "Enact the Trump Agenda," but recent updates now downplay the president's name while still listing his endorsement among others.
- Donalds has been a longtime Trump ally, endorsing him over Ron DeSantis in the GOP primary and receiving Trump's enthusiastic endorsement for his gubernatorial run.
