Former Pres. Trump reverses position, endorses FL Rep. Byron Donalds for Speakership

By Joe Kelley

January 04, 2023 at 4:28 pm EST

Byron Donalds Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., speaks to reporters as he walks to the House chamber, as the House meets for a second day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

By Joe Kelley

January 04, 2023 at 4:28 pm EST

In a post to his social media platform, Truth Social, former President Donald Trump reversed his support for Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House and giving his endorsement to southwest Florida Republican Representative Byron Donalds.

Trump’s post reads:

I have been monitoring the vote at the House from the beautiful Mar-a-Lago, and I am very disappointed. Kevin and I spoke last night, and he made certain promises that he has not kept.

Very, very sad. Many are now saying Kevin is part of the problem! Enough is Enough, Kevin! The Swamp needs to be drained, and it seems we need new Leadership. House members should now rally behind Bryon Donalds, who will be sure to push the MAGA agenda. Get it done!