Byron Donalds on Black Voters, Trump & Why Democrats Are Losing Support

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:10:27 +0000

Stephen A. Smith sits down with Florida Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Florida and the biggest issues facing the country.

Donalds makes his case for becoming Florida’s next governor, laying out his plans to tackle soaring insurance costs, property taxes, housing affordability, healthcare and small-business growth. The conversation then turns national as Stephen A. challenges Donalds on government spending, the national debt, President Donald Trump’s record, the Affordable Care Act and election reform.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 — Byron Donalds Joins Stephen A.
01:14 — Donalds on His Race for Florida Governor
03:01 — What Separates Donalds From His Republican Rivals?
04:23 — Florida’s Insurance & Housing Crisis
06:06 — Donalds’ Plan for Property Tax Relief
07:43 — What Matters Most to Florida Voters?
09:19 — Why Are Americans Moving to Florida?
10:01 — Donalds: Democrats Have “Lost the Plot”
11:34 — Stephen A. Pushes Back on the National Debt
13:15 — Stephen A. Challenges Donalds on Trump’s Spending
15:12 — Iran, Defense Spending & America’s Military
17:10 — Heated Debate Over the Affordable Care Act
21:08 — Donalds on the SAVE America Act & Election Security
22:55 — Stephen A. Asks About Trump & Black Voters
26:20 — Stephen A.: “I’ve Lost Interest” in Democrats
27:17 — Donalds Responds to Skepticism From Black Americans
28:53 — Regulations, Small Businesses & Community Banks
31:16 — Will Byron Donalds Be Florida’s Next Governor?
31:52 — Stephen A.’s Strong Praise for Byron Donalds