DeSantis Backs Donalds for Governor | Tampa News

Governor Ron DeSantis made a major political move by officially endorsing Byron Donalds for Florida governor, signaling a unified Republican front ahead of November’s elections. Speaking at the GOP Leadership Forum in Tampa, DeSantis urged voters not to get complacent and to capitalize on Florida’s recent successes, while backing key statewide candidates including James Uthmeier, Blaise Ingoglia, and Wilton Simpson. The endorsement marks a rare public moment of unity between DeSantis and Donalds — who had previously backed Trump over DeSantis — as they now team up against Democratic opponents. Donalds criticized his challenger David Jolly’s insurance plan as socialist and ineffective, while Jolly countered that he’s focused on lowering costs and improving education. With Election Day fast approaching, Republicans are banking on this show of solidarity to energize voters and secure wins across the ballot. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/933ba0fa68e1185c