Trump campaigns for Byron Donalds in Fort Myers ahead of Florida midterms

President Donald Trump visited Fort Myers on Friday to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, according to WSVN and CBS News Miami. The event took place at the Alico Arena on the Florida Gulf Coast University campus, with programming starting at 12:30 p.m. and Trump addressing supporters at 2 p.m.

Trump endorsed Donalds, a congressman representing Southwest Florida's 19th district, who is running on a platform focused on keeping taxes low and reducing insurance costs, as reported by WSVN. The governor's race is competitive, with a University of North Florida poll showing Donalds narrowly leading Democratic candidate David Jolly by two points.

The rally was part of a broader campaign effort by Trump to boost Republican turnout ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Florida Republican Party Chairman Evan Power emphasized the importance of voter turnout and noted that Trump would highlight Republican priorities such as tax cuts and policies for seniors and working families, according to CBS News Miami.

Other Republican candidates, including U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, were also expected to appear at the Fort Myers event. Trump's visit comes amid early voting in Florida and follows recent campaign stops in other states as part of a nationwide push to support Republican candidates.

The rally in Fort Myers is seen as a key moment in the final weeks before the midterms, with multiple closely watched races in Florida, including those for governor, U.S. Senate, and congressional seats.