Congressman Byron Donalds — now a declared candidate for governor of Florida — made no effort to mince words during his appearance on Jesse Watters Primetime, calling out the Democratic Party for prioritizing makeover theatrics over governing records and real results for hardworking Americans. In a country where voters are tired of style without substance, Donalds hammered home that tossing political lipstick on failing policies won’t fix skyrocketing costs or out-of-control cities. His message landed on a national stage because Floridians deserve leaders who fight for practical solutions, not photo ops.
Donalds warned that the political Left will do anything to win, from censorship schemes to spinning narratives, and he accused them of preferring glossy makeovers to answering for their policy failures. That critique landed as Democrats double down on culture plays while families wrestle with inflation, insurance hikes, and education chaos pushed by woke schools. Watters’ audience watched a clear-eyed conservative expose a pattern the mainstream media refuses to cover.
Make no mistake: this is coming from a serious candidate with momentum. Donalds formally launched his 2026 gubernatorial bid in February 2025 and has positioned himself as the America First, Trump-endorsed standard-bearer to succeed Ron DeSantis, giving him a powerful base heading into what will be a consequential primary. The establishment press can pretend it’s surprised, but conservative activists and grassroots donors see a fighter ready to defend Florida’s freedoms.
What Donalds tapped into on Watters was the fury of ordinary Americans who are sick of politicians who care more about branding than bread-and-butter results. The Democratic playbook of putting lipstick on bankrupt ideas — swapping sincerity for spin — is a recipe for decline, and conservatives should be unapologetic about calling it out. If we want safe neighborhoods, affordable insurance, and schools that teach math instead of ideology, we need leaders who prioritize policy over performance art.
His campaign isn’t just talk: backed by a major endorsement and a campaign agenda that lists fixing the insurance crisis, protecting the Everglades, and advancing school choice, Donalds is selling a realalternatives platform to Floridians. With President Trump’s public backing amplifying his reach, Donalds is in a position to challenge the politics-as-theater machine and remind voters what conservative government looks like in practice.
Patriots should pay attention and get involved — elections are decided by citizens who show up, not pundits who applaud the next makeover. The choice is simple: continue down the road of glossy leftist distractions, or rally behind leaders who deliver results and protect the freedoms that built this country. If conservatives want to win and govern, they must back candidates who fight for substance, not surface.
