Rep. Donalds Removes Trump References From Campaign Website
Byron Donalds updated his Florida governor campaign website this week, removing prominent Trump endorsement references that had defined his primary campaign.
- At least 8 Trump references were removed from the homepage, per tracking service Visualping.
- Removed content included a photo of Donalds with Trump and the quote 'RUN, BYRON, RUN!'
- 'Enact the Trump Agenda' no longer leads his policy page; affordability now tops the list.
- Trump's endorsement now appears only in a scrolling banner alongside Musk, Scott, and Johnson.
Why it matters: Florida's governor race has tightened. Recent polls show Donalds and Jolly within low single digits in several surveys.
- 44% backed Donalds vs. 43% for Jolly in a St. Pete Polls survey of 913 likely voters, within the margin of error.
- Donalds is not alone — Rep. Andy Barr and Rep. Young Kim also removed Trump references from their websites.
How 21 sources split on this story
Where they split: Whether the website changes represent a strategic recalibration or a genuine policy shift away from Trump is the core dispute.
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The Hill1dDonalds removes several Trump mentions from campaign websiteWLWPLG Local 105hFlorida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds explains why he removed Donald Trump references from campaign weLeft coverage, 13 sources: The left frames the website changes as evidence that Trump's unpopularity is a liability Republicans are scrambling to manage heading into consequential midterms.
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ABC News20hRep. Donalds downplays Trump connection on his governor campaign website
AlterNet1dLongtime MAGA ally scrubs his campaign site of anything to do with Trump
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Mediaite1dTrump-Endorsed Florida Gov. Candidate Byron Donalds Erases References to President from His Campaign WebsiteMHMiami Herald1dByron Donalds strips Trump references from his campaign website
MSNBC11hByron Donalds unexpectedly joins a growing crowd, scrubs his website of Trump references
Political Wire1dByron Donalds Scrubs Most Trump References
Talking Points Memo12hGOP Candidates Find Creative New Ways to Distance Themselves From TrumpTNRThe New Republic1dMAGA Candidate Quietly Scrubs All Trump Mentions From Campaign WebsiteRight coverage, 4 sources: The right frames the changes as a tactical adjustment in a tightening race, noting Trump's endorsement is still present and that the White House is confident in Republican candidates.
BizPac Review12hTrump-endorsed GOP gubernatorial hopeful reportedly scrubs POTUS from his campaign website
Daily Mail22hByron Donalds latest in growing list of GOP candidates scrubbing President Trump's image from campaign site
Newsmax1dDonalds Drops Trump References From Campaign Site
Washington Examiner4hGOP hopeful removes ‘Pro-Trump’ mention from campaign sloganWhat’s next: Donalds' spokesman said the site reflects focus on affordability, insurance, and transparency for Floridians.
- A White House spokesperson said Trump remains the 'unequivocal leader' and is committed to Republican majorities.
- Will Trump campaign alongside Donalds in Florida before November, and how will Donalds handle that publicly?
- Whether the website changes will affect Donalds' standing with Republican base voters in a state Trump won by 13 points in 2024.