Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) took a swipe at his potential – and President Donald Trump’s favored – successor Monday during a stop in Tampa, Florida.
DeSantis, who is term limited from running in 2026, has spent weeks pitching his wife, Casey DeSantis, as a candidate to replace him.
But Thursday, Trump endorsed Donalds, who has not declared himself a candidate, in the 2026 Florida gubernatorial race.
“I know Byron well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a TOTAL WINNER!” said Trump, adding “RUN, BYRON, RUN!”
Addressing Trump’s endorsement of Donalds Monday, DeSantis criticized Donalds for not playing a role in DeSantis’s work in Florida.
His comments did not seem to phase Donalds, who took the high road.
“I am honored to have President Trump’s complete and total endorsement,” Donalds simply said regarding the…
