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Exclusive — Byron Donalds Would ‘Of Course’ Accept VP Role If Trump Offered: You Could ‘Really Help Shape the Country’
Breitbart ^ | 12 Jul 2023 | ASHLEY OLIVER

Posted on 07/13/2023 8:47:44 AM PDT by SoConPubbie

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) has become a presence not just on former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign trail but also on some early vice presidential short lists should Trump secure the Republican nomination.

Donalds, 44, told Breitbart News he would “of course” be open to the job if Trump were to offer it.

“If it came up? Oh yeah, of course, because you have the opportunity to do really powerful things for the country and really help shape the country,” Donalds said. “But I’m a member of Congress. I just do my job. I let everybody else speculate on the other stuff.”

Having gone from being raised by a single mother in Brooklyn’s inner city to becoming one of five black Republicans in Congress, Donalds is widely viewed as a rising star among his party.

The Florida Republican has a deep background in finance and banking that has landed him a spot on the Financial Services Committee, and he has joined in on congressional Republicans’ most high-profile probe, that of the Biden family’s business dealings, by way of the Oversight Committee.

In May, Donalds appeared on a CNN panel after Trump’s heated town hall with the outlet, delivering what appeared to be his party’s de facto response to the ordeal. Donalds said moderator Kaitlan Collins spent “more time interjecting her own viewpoints” during the event. Upon being interrupted, Donalds fired back, “Are you guys now going to interject your opinions on me or do I get a chance?”

Later that month Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) wrote on social media, “Retweet this if you think my friend [Byron Donalds] would make a great choice for Vice President.”

Retweet this if you think my friend @RepDonaldsPress @ByronDonalds would make a great choice for Vice President.

— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) May 24, 2023


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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: desantis; trump
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To: Dilbert San Diego

His only qualifications are being black and speaking English.
Evangelicals are weak cucks.


21 posted on 07/13/2023 9:41:13 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: SoConPubbie
"The Donalds", or " The Dons".

Great tag team name potential. Up there in WWE "Legion of Doom" or The Megapowers" territory.

22 posted on 07/13/2023 9:42:44 AM PDT by Manic_Episode (A government of the government, by the government, for the government)
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To: EEGator

So you completely discount that he’s part of the freedom caucus and discount his conservative record?

Not sure I understand your criteria for evaluating him but have at it.


23 posted on 07/13/2023 9:45:25 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Dilbert San Diego

The caucus Majorie Taylor Greene was in?
The 3 time GED failure Boebert is in?
A record of meaningless votes?
Now one beat from POTUS?

Here’s another “conservative”…
https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=264FCE98-DCBD-7FD5-4FA9-B41D577BA13F


24 posted on 07/13/2023 9:50:17 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: EEGator
But, but, but... he's been endorsed by UFO-man !
25 posted on 07/13/2023 9:57:53 AM PDT by Reverend Wright ( Everything touched by progressives, dies !)
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To: EEGator
Refusing to consider someone who has been an outspoken and dependable ally to Trump because he’s black tells me everything I need to know.

Maybe you are in the wrong party.

26 posted on 07/13/2023 10:10:51 AM PDT by newzjunkey (We need a better Trump than Trump in 2024)
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To: Rummyfan
He’s been very active as a Trump 2024 surrogate. That’s how he got on my radar. Not sure who Trump would pick or who his actual candidate pool would be under the circumstances.

Pence made sense as a contrast to Trump. He needs someone who isn’t a pale echo of himself. No imitators or sycophants please.

27 posted on 07/13/2023 10:16:53 AM PDT by newzjunkey (We need a better Trump than Trump in 2024)
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To: Rummyfan

Very strong black voice from the right. He’d be a good choie.


28 posted on 07/13/2023 10:17:55 AM PDT by kenmcg (ti hi o)
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To: SoConPubbie

I love him, but I don’t think he is ready yet.


29 posted on 07/13/2023 10:33:07 AM PDT by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA! AMERICA FIRST! DEATH TO MARXISM AND GLOBALISM! )
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To: EEGator

He’s 100 Maga. So I guess you would not vote fo4 him them, even if he 8s 100 Maga?


30 posted on 07/13/2023 10:34:50 AM PDT by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA! AMERICA FIRST! DEATH TO MARXISM AND GLOBALISM! )
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To: mewzilla
I will say Noem, buy you will reject that as well. That is how you end up with Scott or Haley.
31 posted on 07/13/2023 10:37:17 AM PDT by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA! AMERICA FIRST! DEATH TO MARXISM AND GLOBALISM! )
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To: EEGator

You are on an Evanglical site. I hope you turn to the Bible, and make YESHUA the LORD of your life.


32 posted on 07/13/2023 10:38:30 AM PDT by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA! AMERICA FIRST! DEATH TO MARXISM AND GLOBALISM! )
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To: volunbeer

I think he should run for Govenor in 26 first.


33 posted on 07/13/2023 10:49:00 AM PDT by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA! AMERICA FIRST! DEATH TO MARXISM AND GLOBALISM! )
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To: Rummyfan

SAME HERE——WHO IS HE???


34 posted on 07/13/2023 10:50:15 AM PDT by ridesthemiles
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To: avital2

Unconstitutional.


35 posted on 07/13/2023 10:51:45 AM PDT by xkaydet65
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To: SoConPubbie

Gen Flynn or GTFO


36 posted on 07/13/2023 10:57:20 AM PDT by nitzy (I wonder if the telescreens in 1984 were first called "free Obamascreens")
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To: SoConPubbie

Who?!


37 posted on 07/13/2023 11:05:29 AM PDT by Bikkuri (I am proud to be a PureBlood.)
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To: nitzy

No, Flynn for DOD.


38 posted on 07/13/2023 11:09:33 AM PDT by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA! AMERICA FIRST! DEATH TO MARXISM AND GLOBALISM! )
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To: Obadiah

The Lieutenant Governor of NC also looks interesting. He’s a good speaker and appears to be a good Christian. I think Trump should choose a conservative black Christian for VP.


39 posted on 07/13/2023 11:16:26 AM PDT by McCarthysGhost (q)
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To: McCarthysGhost

Oh yeah, you’re right. Good call.


40 posted on 07/13/2023 11:50:12 AM PDT by Obadiah
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