Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., on Wednesday dismissed criticism from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis regarding the congressman’s bid to be Florida’s next governor, saying his record “speaks for itself.” 

Before the congressman announced his 2026 gubernatorial run, DeSantis said Donalds has not been part of “the victories” of the Trump administration, the Washington Examiner reported.

Speaking with Fox Business, Donalds said he did “not really” want to respond to the Florida Republican governor’s criticism, instead pointing to his record.

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