Governor Ron DeSantis practically endorsed former House Speaker Paul Renner, who is reportedly a good candidate for governor. President Trump endorsed Byron Donalds. However, Donald’s campaign faltered a bit over perceived skeletons in his closet.
Byron Donalds is the frontrunner and he is competitive with Democrat David Jolly, according to recent polls.
🚨 JUST IN: Gov. Ron DeSantis said former House Speaker Paul Renner would be a really good governor with a great record of policy, even though he did not advise him to run@GovRonDeSantis: “It wasn’t because I didn’t think he would be be a good governor. I think he’d be really… pic.twitter.com/n0PxXc08zc
— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) August 6, 2026
Renner is opposed to data centers, and very pro-life.
PAUL RENNER: I’m a hard NO on data centers as presented. They will drive up rates, damage our grid, and drain Florida’s aquifer.
I also want the cheapest, most reliable energy, independent of China.
That’s why special interests like Big Tech and utilities don’t want me as… pic.twitter.com/oIQOXaY6ih
— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) August 6, 2026