A political showdown is brewing in Miami as Florida Congressman Byron Donalds prepares a striking protest against former Vice President Kamala Harris’ upcoming book tour appearance. Donalds’ campaign intends to deploy two mobile video displays directly outside the event, aiming to deliver a pointed message to voters.
The core of the campaign’s message centers on a stark contrast: “Kamala Harris and radical Florida Democrats are for they/them. Byron Donalds is for you.” This declaration is accompanied by a video that subtly targets Democratic gubernatorial candidates, utilizing imagery of rainbow pride flags alongside Harris, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, and former Congressman David Jolly.
Harris’ book, “107 Days,” chronicles her 2024 presidential campaign. The Miami event marks a key stop on her promotional tour, offering a high-profile platform for the former Vice President to connect with supporters.
The campaign video strategically incorporates footage from Harris’ 2019 comments regarding transgender healthcare in prisons. During her time as California Attorney General, she championed a policy ensuring transgender inmates had access to necessary medical care, a position now being highlighted by her opponents.
According to a statement from Donalds’ chief strategist, the campaign views Harris and President Biden’s policies as detrimental to families, citing inflation, border security concerns, and a perceived weakening of national strength. They argue that Demings and Jolly are poised to continue these policies within Florida.
Donalds entered the gubernatorial race earlier this year following a significant boost from former President Donald Trump. Trump publicly endorsed Donalds on his social media platform, declaring him a “truly Great and Powerful Governor” and offering his “Complete and Total Endorsement.”
The planned demonstration underscores a clear attempt to define the political landscape in Florida, framing Donalds as a champion of everyday Floridians against what his campaign portrays as a progressive agenda embraced by Harris and her Democratic allies.
