Political strategist Roger Stone predicted on Newsmax Wednesday that Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., will win Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race with the backing of President Donald Trump.

Speaking on “Finnerty,” Stone dismissed speculation that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wife, Casey DeSantis, could mount a viable campaign. Ron DeSantis is term-limited from running for reelection.

“I mean, not certainly not since Lurleen Wallace succeeded George Wallace as governor of Alabama has there been such an absurd idea,” Stone said.

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