‘Next question’: Donalds brushes off rival Republicans, takes on Minneapolis shooting

By: Liv Caputo

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 694

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the far and away frontrunner in the Florida gubernatorial race, wasted little time Wednesday on his Republican competitors and lead critics, brushing them off as jealous of his success.

“My rivals would all love to be in my position, and they’re not,” he said during a media briefing at the Florida Capitol when asked about claims that he’s a “DEI hire” with a “thin record” in Congress.

“Next question.”

Trump-endorsed Donalds …

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