Byron Donalds
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“The one in El Paso, Texas, had a measles outbreak. So, you can pretty quickly see for people who’ve come into the country illegally, with no vaccination history at all, it has created flareups in the United States.”
Byron Donalds · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-27
Donalds argued that people entering the country illegally with no vaccination history have caused measles flareups.
“If you’re going to go back to the illegal immigration point I made on 'Face the Nation' — there was an illegal immigrant detention facility in Chicago that had a measles outbreak,”
Byron Donalds · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-27
Donalds told a Phoenix reporter that measles outbreaks at immigrant detention facilities show a connection to undocumented immigration.
“But tonight the primary is over. Tonight we put aside our differences. Tonight we are one united Republican Party,”
Byron Donalds · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Donalds said this in his victory speech after winning the Republican gubernatorial primary in Florida.
“My Democrat opponent would raise taxes, make life more expensive, and bring the Democrats’ radical left agenda to the Sunshine State – Florida cannot afford Liberal David Jolly. David Jolly has lost before, and he will lose again on November 3. United, we will win the Governor’s mansion in 77 days and ensure that Florida remains the best state in this great country.”
Byron Donalds · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Donalds posted this on X on Tuesday evening, attacking his Democratic opponent David Jolly.
“I am grateful to my family, my team, my volunteers, and every Floridian who powered us to this victory,”
Byron Donalds · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Donalds made this statement in a news release after winning the Republican primary for Florida governor.
“Now is the time for the Republican Party to unite. By working together, we can make Florida more affordable and defend the Florida Dream for our families, seniors, and young people. My Democrat opponent would raise taxes, make life more expensive, and bring the Democrats’ radical left agenda to the Sunshine State – Florida cannot afford Liberal David Jolly. David Jolly has lost before, and he will lose again on November 3. United, we will win the Governor’s mansion in 77 days and ensure that Florida remains the best state in this great country.”
Byron Donalds · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Donalds continued his statement in the same news release, criticizing his Democratic opponent David Jolly.
“The primary is over,”
Byron Donalds · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
Donalds addressed supporters at a Universal Studios resort hotel after winning the GOP gubernatorial primary.
“you can’t just sit back and think the president’s endorsement is going to carry you.”
Byron Donalds · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
Donalds said a presidential endorsement alone is not enough to win.
“Obviously, he has the strongest following of anybody in our party,”
Byron Donalds · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
Donalds described President Donald Trump's backing as important but not determinative.
“Tonight we put aside our differences. Tonight we are one united Republican Party.”
Byron Donalds · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
Donalds called for Republican unity after saying his primary rivals pledged help in the general election.
“every member of the Biden administration, at this point, needs to be subpoenaed,”
Byron Donalds · said 2025-07-16 · reported 2025-07-16
Byron Donalds argued that every member of the Biden administration should be subpoenaed.
“This is corruption at the highest level, because if you cannot answer a simple question about Joe Biden’s capabilities, then that further demonstrates that he was not in charge of his administration,”
Byron Donalds · said 2025-07-16 · reported 2025-07-16
Byron Donalds criticized the refusal to answer questions regarding Joe Biden's capabilities.