Byron Donalds says he’ll remove local officials who indulge in ‘sanctuary’ policies

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 1,054

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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One of the hallmarks of the Ron DeSantis administration compared to its GOP predecessors has been removal of locally elected officials from office — or threats to do so — for actions they claim are unlawful.

Now Byron Donalds, positioned to succeed Ron DeSantis in the governor’s mansion next year, is promising more of the same.

The impulse extends to DeSantis’ allies. Over the past year and a half, Florida Attorney General (and former DeSantis …

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