In a recent statement, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suggested that his wife, Casey DeSantis, could be a formidable candidate for governor, implying she may run in 2026. His remarks follow Donald Trump's endorsement of Representative Byron Donalds for the same position. Although Casey has never held public office, Ron remarked on her potential, claiming she could perform better than him based on his past electoral success. The endorsements by DeSantis and Trump signify a new competitive dynamic as they both navigate their political ambitions in Florida.
You're talking about somebody like her. I won by the biggest margin that any Republican's won a governor's race here in Florida. She would do better than me.
Mr. Trump announced that he would back Mr. Donalds, a longtime ally, for governor.
Run, Byron, run! Mr. Trump wrote on social media... that Mr. Donalds would be a truly great and powerful governor for Florida.
By offering endorsements or near-endorsements of two Republicans who are not yet in the governor's race, Mr. Trump and Mr. DeSantis have set up a new proxy fight.
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