Rep Byron Donalds was on “Sunday Morning Futures” with host Maria Bartiromo to talk about his campaign for Governor of Florida. He also explained that he has President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
During the interview, Donalds discussed why so many Americans are leaving blue states because of high taxes.
Florida’s policies create a pro-business, lower-tax environment, which gives its residents greater economic freedom.
“Assess your campaign. How are things going?” Bartiromo asked.
“The campaign is going very well, Maria. Look, we are honored to have the complete and total endorsement of President Trump,” Donalds said.
“We have support all across Florida. All the metrics are right. Our polling advantages are large, but we take nothing for granted,” Donalds continued.
“We are around the State of Florida every single day that I’m not in Washington DC making sure that we are talking to the voters of Florida to earn their support,” Donalds continued.
“We do have some major opportunities in front of us to expand Florida’s economic footprint. Make sure we have high-paying jobs for the people of our state, while also tackling the major affordability issues,” Donalds said.
“How do you pay for everything when you don’t have all of those taxes?” Bartiromo asked.
“The first thing, Maria, is that you spend your money efficiently and smartly. We don’t waste many resources in Florida. We don’t get bogged down in a lot of bureaucratic mess the way California, New York, and Illinois do,” Donalds explained.
“And then the second thing is making sure that you prioritize a quality business environment with low regulation, low taxes, and allowing people to be free,” Donalds continued.
“Have you noticed the influx of wealth in Florida?” Bartiromo asked.
“Oh, absolutely. You travel this state, you’re seeing people from New York, from California, from Illinois. Starting to get some from Washington state,” Donalds said.
“At the end of the day, what people want is a state, they want a society that is free, that respects property rights, that respects economic liberty, and respects individual liberty. And that sums up Florida,” Donalds said.
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“People want a state that respects economic liberty and individual freedom.” @RepDonaldsPress @ByronDonalds says Americans are fleeing high-tax blue states for Florida’s low-tax, pro-business environment.
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