# Donalds scrubs Trump from governor campaign site

> As Trump's approval ratings fall, the Florida congressman removes endorsement mentions from his website.
- Title: Donalds scrubs Trump from governor campaign site · ABC News
- Summary: As Trump's approval ratings fall, the Florida congressman removes endorsement mentions from his website. Rep. Bryon Donalds has downplayed Trump's…
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- Source: ABC News — https://abcnews.com/Politics/donalds-downplays-trump-connection-governor-campaign-website/story?id=136666550
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## Donalds embraced Trump in February
When Rep. Bryon Donalds announced his Florida governor campaign on Fox News in February two thousand twenty-five, he said he was excited to have the full endorsement of President Trump.

> excited to have the full endorsement of President Trump
## His website called him Trump-endorsed
Donalds' campaign website described him as a Trump-Endorsed Proven Conservative Fighter when he launched his bid for governor.
## Trump's approval ratings are falling
This week, with Trump's approval ratings hitting lows in the final stretch of the midterm campaign season, Donalds adjusted his website, removing several mentions of the president.
## Endorsement now buried on the site
Trump's endorsement is now reduced to one of several from prominent Republicans rolling across Donalds' page, alongside video of him campaigning with his family.
## Donalds says he's still proud
Responding to attention about his updated site, Donalds shared an image of his endorsements page, saying he is proud to have President Trump's endorsement.

> I am proud to have President Trump's endorsement
## Republicans distance from Trump
The changes mirror other GOP candidates taking steps to distance themselves from Trump amid voters' frustrations with the Iran war and rising gas and diesel prices.
## Key takeaway

Rep. Bryon Donalds has downplayed Trump's endorsement on his Florida governor campaign website as the president's approval ratings decline ahead of the midterm election.