Donald Trump, Florida and DeSantis

DeSantis slams Trump’s choice for next Florida governor, touts his wife for job
After President Donald Trump endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds for Florida governor, Ron DeSantis leveled criticisms at the president’s choice, and championed someone else: his wife, Casey
Ron DeSantis Takes Swipe at Trump's Pick for Florida Governor
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has criticized Representative Byron Donalds, whom President Donald Trump has endorsed as his potential successor in the state's 2026 gubernatorial race. Speaking at a press conference Monday,
Ron DeSantis was laying the groundwork for his successor. Then Trump took a different path.
DeSantis, who has arguably risen to become the most powerful governor in Florida history, may leave office without someone determined to preserve his legacy.
DeSantis Talks Up Wife as Potential Successor, Clashing With Trump
Far from tamping down chatter that Casey DeSantis could run for governor of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis praised her popularity and “intestinal fortitude.”
DeSantis declines to back Trump’s pick for governor, floats wife, Casey
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has not been a “part of any of the victories” for Republicans in Florida, DeSantis said.
DeSantis talks up wife, suggests Trump’s pick for Florida governor should stay in D.C.
Donalds “just hasn’t been a part of any of the victories that we’ve had here over the left these last years,” Florida’s governor said.
DeSantis Promotes His Wife as Next Florida Governor and Takes a Shot at Trump's Pick
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he’s talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife Casey DeSantis
DeSantis touts wife as potential political successor, setting up clash with Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday suggested his wife, Casey DeSantis, could be a formidable candidate in the 2026 Florida governor's race, while taking a swipe at President Trump's preferred candidate in the election.
DeSantis Trashes MAGA Lawmaker Trump Endorsed Over His Wife
Ron DeSantis trashed Donald Trump’s endorsement to succeed him as Florida’s governor—a shocking rebuke of the president as rumors swirl that his wife, Casey, is teeing up a gubernatorial run of her own.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis takes swipe at Congressman Byron Donalds
DeSantis is criticizing Byron Donalds, saying that the Republican representative should not be credited with the state's ...
DeSantis: Donalds hasn’t been part of victories we’ve had in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) took a swipe at Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Monday as the congressman inches closer to ...
DeSantis launches 'state DOGE task force' to streamline government, cut 'unnecessary bureaucracy'
Embracing the rapid action by the federal Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, DeSantis said the “state DOGE task ...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces DOGE effort in Sunshine State
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to follow in the footsteps of President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, ...
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Ron DeSantis above water but under 50% approval in statewide poll
In terms of demographics, he’s most popular with men (56% approval), White voters (53%), and non-college voters (50%). And in ...
GOP governor bashes Trump-endorsed candidate: ‘Deliver results!’
President Donald Trump threw his support behind U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race earlier ...
Trump announces support for Rep. Byron Donalds as Florida's next governor
President Donald Trump made Rep. Byron Donalds the early frontrunner in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race to replace term-limited Ron DeSantis, saying on Truth Social on Thursday that he would have ...