Congressman Byron Donalds says he will run for governor of Florida, a move that comes less than a week after President Donald Trump offered the lawmaker a ringing endorsement. The move sets up another potential clash between Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis,

Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday that he's entering the 2026 race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is ineligible to seek another term after eight years in office. Donalds enters the race with President Donald Trump's endorsement.

Donalds, who has been a close ally to President Donald Trump, would be the first Black governor of Florida and replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis.