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September 22, 2026
Byron Donalds Scrubs Trump References Amid GOP Shift
- Rep. Byron Donalds has removed several prominent references to Donald Trump from his campaign website, including a major endorsement, as he focuses on key issues for Florida voters.
- Donalds expressed concerns about Trump's proposal for direct payments to citizens, indicating a shift in his campaign strategy.
- The move reflects a broader trend among Republican candidates distancing themselves from Trump, even in traditionally strong Trump districts.
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- Republicans walk a Trump tightrope heading into midtermsSep 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- Another Florida Republican distances himself from Donald Trump before midtermsSep 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM · The Guardian
- Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds wipes all references to the president from his campaign websiteSep 22, 2026 at 7:55 PM · Independent
- Donalds removes several Trump mentions from campaign websiteSep 22, 2026 at 8:08 PM · The Hill
- GOP governor candidate’s campaign website removes some references to TrumpSep 22, 2026 at 8:09 PM · CNN
- The GOP stampede away from Trump is growing — including in pretty red districtsSep 22, 2026 at 8:10 PM · CNN
- Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds removes Trump mentions from campaign websiteSep 22, 2026 at 8:25 PM · Washington Post
- GOP breaking with an unpopular TrumpSep 22, 2026 at 11:58 PM · Axios