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Fox News
5 hours ago
- Business
- Fox News
Rep. Byron Donalds: Trump Understands Other Countries Need Access To American Markets
Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to explain how President Trump and members of his administration have been able to flip the script when it comes to negotiating trade deals with other countries. 'What the president has done quite well with his team is they said, look we're not going to be taken advantage of anymore when it comes to trade. We are going to make sure that America is in the pole position and that people are advocating for American interests, not just here, but of course around the globe. And he's been able to execute this in a pretty stunning fashion, actually. Usually some of these like trade deals take a year to put together, two years. He's actually been able to get, you know, get the brass tax with these other nations. And so when you look at our economy, not only do we have a strong foundation for our economy but he's brought inflation down. Obviously no tax on tips, overtime, social security, keeping his entire tax agenda in place has really been a boom to businesses here in the United States. Then you bring in stuff like 100% expensing for business owners when they go buy that piece of equipment, they can expense it all in year one, that's actually going to drive more capital investment in the United States over the short term. It's really the recipe for a booming economic strategy. And then you still have to cut regulations with the president is already doing with his team. I think it puts us in a position to be very successful. And what that really means is people will be successful in the United States. And some of the early reports are wages adjusted for inflation are actually up again, especially at the bottom end of our economic ladder means we're closing the wealth gap as well. It's a great recipe of success brought to us by Donald Trump.' Rep. Donalds Says People Who Voted For Mamdani Should Stay In NYC Rep. Donalds, who is running for governor in the Sunshine State, also shares his thoughts on New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's past anti-police statements. Listen to the podcast to hear the full segment!
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Casey DeSantis Edges Out Byron Donalds in New Florida Governor Poll
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Florida first lady Casey DeSantis held a narrow lead over Representative Byron Donalds in a new University of North Florida (UNF) poll of the state's 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary. Newsweek reached out to Donalds' campaign and the DeSantis office for comment via email Why It Matters Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race is closely watched, as Governor Ron DeSantis cannot run again due to term limits. Donalds, who has announced his campaign, is viewed as an early frontrunner, having received support from President Donald Trump. But first lady DeSantis' potential candidacy remains a key question ahead of the midterm elections. What To Know Thirty-two percent of respondents said they would vote for DeSantis if she chooses to run, according to the University of North Florida's Public Opinion Research Lab survey of 797 Republican voters from July 14 to July 22. Donalds closely followed with support from 29 percent of Republicans. Former Representative Matt Gaetz had support from 8 percent of respondents, while 2 percent backed Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson had support from 1 percent of respondents. An additional 18 percent said they were not sure who they would vote for in the primary. Florida first lady Casey DeSantis speaks at a campaign event in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 13, 2024. Florida first lady Casey DeSantis speaks at a campaign event in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 13, margin of error for the poll was +/- 3.9 percentage points. While DeSantis led in the overall sample, Donalds led among voters who participated in the 2024 GOP primary by 37 percent to 22 percent, according to the poll. A St. Pete Polls survey, conducted July 8 to July 10, 2025, showed Donalds with a lead (35 percent to 27 percent). The poll sampled 831 likely Republican primary voters and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points. A May 2025 poll by the James Madison Institute, a conservative Tallahassee think tank, showed DeSantis with a one-point lead over Donald (29 percent to 28 percent). However, when respondents were informed of Trump's endorsement of Representative Donalds, his support jumped to 44 percent, while DeSantis' fell to 25 percent. That poll surveyed 516 registered voters from May 5 to May 7, 2025, and had a margin of error of plus or minus 2.77 percentage points. On the Democratic side, former Representative David Jolly, who served in Congress as a Republican but has switched parties, has made a formal campaign announcement. Former Senate Democratic leader Jason Pizzo is running as an independent. What People Are Saying Dr. Michael Binder, UNF PORL faculty director and professor of political science, wrote in the polling memo: "Casey DeSantis was an early favorite when we asked about this in fall of 2023 with 22%, ahead of Donalds with 9%, and 40% undecided, but after Trump's endorsement of Donalds and as we get closer to August 2026, DeSantis's lead has all but disappeared, now inside the margin of error for this poll." Donalds on CBN News, according to Florida Politics: "I have the support of President Donald Trump. I have the support of [Florida's GOP] Senator Rick Scott. I have the support of most of the Republican congressional delegation. And we're picking up steam every single day. I've been crisscrossing the state nonstop for the last six weeks, except when I'm here doing my job here in Washington." Casey DeSantis on whether she'll run for governor, in remarks reported by the Florida Phoenix: "We'll see." What Happens Next The Republican primary for Florida governor is scheduled for August 18, 2026. As of July 2025, Byron Donalds is the highest-profile candidate to have officially entered the field. The race between Donalds and DeSantis remains fluid, with candidate announcements, campaign developments, and evolving voter priorities shaping the contest in the months ahead. The Cook Political Report currently classifies the race as being Safe Republican.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
UNF poll: Casey DeSantis now leads Byron Donalds in race for Florida governor
A University of North Florida poll released July 24 shows First Lady Casey DeSantis leading U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds 32%-29% in a hypothetical matchup for the GOP nomination for governor. The survey, conducted July 14-22 with 797 active registered Republicans, showed 18% of respondents were undecided, 8% favor former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, 2% want Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, 1% like Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson and another 7% want 'someone else.' Donalds is the only person on the list to have officially gotten in the governor's race. The results, however, run against the data from recent polls showing Donalds with a sizable lead. St. Pete Polls' July 14 survey had Donalds leading DeSantis 35%-27%. A May poll commissioned by Tallahassee conservative think tank James Madison Institute had Donalds up 44%-25% over DeSantis. Dr. Michael Binder, UNF Public Opinion Research Lab faculty director and professor of political science, also noted Donalds has closed the gap on DeSantis from UNF's poll last fall, when she held a 22%-9% lead. But since then Donalds has officially jumped in the race and picked up the endorsement of President Donald Trump. Moreover, among respondents who voted in the 2024 GOP primary, Donalds leads DeSantis 37%-22%. 'It's important to note that among folks who voted in the last primary, Donalds is 15 points ahead of DeSantis, and it's likely those same folks will be the ones voting next August, so this race might not actually be as close as it appears,' Binder said in a statement. DeSantis, whose husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis, is term-limited and can't run in 2026, hasn't said she'll get in the race. When asked, she offered a cryptic Yogi Berra quote: 'When you come to a fork in the road, take it,' and said 'we'll see.' The UNF poll didn't include Democrats, third party voters or no-party-affiliated (NPA) voters. Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly is the only major declared Democratic candidate. State Sen. Jason Pizzo of Sunny Isles Beach, who left the Democratic Party to become an NPA member of the Legislature, has said he'll run for governor as well. Other issues: property insurance, housing, immigration Other results of the poll show GOP voters see property insurance as the most important problem facing the state. Twenty percent of respondents cited that issue as the most important, followed by housing costs (16%), immigration (15%) and the economy/jobs/inflation (13%). Trump's approval rating stands at 82% favorable, 14% unfavorable among respondents, with 2% saying they didn't know. The Republican survey respondents also are in favor of Trump's immigration enforcement measures and Gov. DeSantis' efforts to support them. About 54% of respondents said immigration enforcement in Florida has 'been about right,' with 25% saying it has 'not gone far enough' and 17% saying it has 'gone too far.' And 53% said they 'strongly support' immigration authorities searching their communities for suspected illegal immigrants, with another 22% 'somewhat' supportive. There were 22% opposed to those measures. The new Aligator Alcatraz detention center in South Florida that has spurred a backlash from Democrats has plenty of support from GOP respondents. The center has a 65% approval rating, with 21% unfavorable, according to the survey. Another 7% hadn't heard of it and another 7% were unsure. But the poll respondents say they would be less forgiving if immigration authorities were to make a mistake and deport a U.S. citizen. Seventy-three percent of respondents said it wouldn't be acceptable, while 23% were willing to accept such a mistake as part of the deportation efforts. Gray Rohrer is a reporter with the USA TODAY Network-Florida Capital Bureau. He can be reached at grohrer@ Follow him on X: @GrayRohrer. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Casey DeSantis leads Byron Donalds in governor's race, UNF poll says Solve the daily Crossword
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Poll: Florida Republicans split between Casey DeSantis, Byron Donalds for governor
A new public poll released on Thursday sends mixed signals to first lady Casey DeSantis should she decide to run for governor in 2026. The poll, conducted by the University of North Florida, shows that she is slightly ahead of U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds among registered Republican voters. Donalds has been endorsed in the race by President Donald Trump and would be her main opposition in a Republican primary. But her lead — 32% support compared to his 29% support — is within the margin of error, meaning the Republican gubernatorial primary could be tied or Donalds could even be slightly ahead among these voters. 'Casey DeSantis was an early favorite when we asked about this in fall of 2023,' Michael Binder, who leads the Public Opinion Research Lab at UNF that did the poll, said in a press release. But after Trump's endorsement of Donalds, her lead 'has all but disappeared.' And among Republicans who voted in last year's primary, Donalds is ahead by 15 points. Further complicating the matter is the Hope Florida Foundation saga, revealed in a Herald/Times investigative series this spring. According to the poll, two-thirds of Florida Republicans are still unaware of the charity that funneled $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to two-dark money groups that then gave similar amounts to a political committee intent on defeating the recreational marijuana amendment on last year's ballot. There's at least one criminal probe into the transfers of money. 'While their lack of knowledge helps Casey DeSantis now, the Donalds campaign and others are sure to campaign on the scandal and, as Republican voters learn more, she's likely to lose some support,' said Dr. Sean Freeder, a UNF professor of political science. Most Republican voters — 57% – said they view the first lady favorably, compared to 43% for Donalds. She has higher name recognition, too. Only 19% of respondents had never heard of her, compared to 40% who had never heard of him. Here are the groups with whom the first lady leads: Women Hispanics and Latinos North and central Florida voters Voters under the age of 65 Here are the groups with whom Donalds leads: MenVoters over the age of 65South Florida votersVoters from the 2024 Florida Republican primary Former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, now a conservative news anchor, had 8% support among respondents. There were still 18% who were undecided.
The Hill
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Byron Donalds on potential Powell firing: ‘I'm not there yet'
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) said he 'not there yet' with firing Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell, after President Trump indicated he was considering it. He instead called on Congress to enact spending cuts. 'I'm not there yet, but I'll tell you that the president doesn't rule anything out,' Donalds said at the Hill Nation Summit Wednesday in response to a question from The Hill reporter Mychael Schnell about Powell. 'It's pretty clear the president is frustrated about where short-term interest rates are,' Donalds said. He added he wanted to see rates lowered, but stopped short of joining calls to fire Powell that have been echoed by some congressional Republicans. The White House has mused about the move, although it's not clear Trump has the legal authority to do so. 'I think the greater issue is Congress being smart with the people's money,' Donalds added. Donalds worked in banking and finance prior to coming to Congress. He authored a letter in December with Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) calling on the Fed to ditch its dual mandate of focusing on balancing unemployment and inflation. The lawmakers argued that the board should focus on inflation.
