Byron Donalds Breaks Down His Plan for Florida

Congressman Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor of Florida, joins A Day in Miami for a wide-ranging conversation about his plan for the state. He shares his journey from growing up in Brooklyn with a single mom to entering politics after the 2008 financial collapse, and lays out exactly what he'd do on day one as governor — from lowering insurance premiums 20% and cutting housing costs to bringing DOGE-style audits to every level of Florida government.

He also directly addresses the property tax reduction debate, pushing back on concerns from local mayors about budget deficits. His response is clear: government has to live within its means. We also get into permitting reform, the revelation that 30% of a new home's cost is government fees, data centers, aerospace jobs coming to Florida, his lieutenant governor pick Brian Avila, free Cuba, and why he believes Americans are ready to stop fighting with their families over politics.

This is the Florida governor's race — up close and personal. Vote November 3rd.

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0:00 Intro
1:09 How He Got Into Politics
4:07 Knocking on Doors
4:54 Affordability is People’s Biggest Concern
6:11 Local Governments Stand on Property Tax Reduction Reform
7:46 Miami-Dade County Budget
8:35 Lowering Insurance Prices
9:29 Automatic Permits for Rebuilding Homes After Hurricanes
10:09 Improving Permitting Process
12:26 How We Can Make Homeownership More Affordable
15:43 Aerospace Industry in Florida
18:11 Make Florida Most Transparent Government in America
19:55 Funding NGOs (Non-governmental organization)
21:44 Testing Food and Water for Toxins in Schools
23:06 Free Cuba
24:02 Rebuilding Cuba
26:18 Selecting Bryan Avila for Lt. Governor
28:05 Typical Day During Campaign
30:54 Data Centers
32:52 People Opposing AI
34:05 How Washington D.C. Prepared Him for Being the Governor
36:05 Can Americans Be United Again?
37:54 His Family’s Reaction to Decision to Run for Governor
40:37 How He Wants His Family to Remember Him
42:24 How Has Social Media Changed Politics
43:53 Top 3 Restaurants
46:21 Message to A Day in Miami Viewers