Here are 9 key moments for Donald Trump in South Florida as he ran for president
Donald Trump's presence in South Florida in 2024 reflects his continued dominance in state politics and the Republican Party.
His resounding primary win and the Florida GOP’s early endorsement underscored his grip on the state's conservative base. Trump leveraged that influence at campaign rallies, where speculation swirled about his potential running mate.
His electoral victory in November demonstrated the deepening Republican advantage in Florida, with strong support from Hispanic voters further solidifying his position. As Trump starts another White House term, Florida has become a central hub of his political operation, shaping both his campaign and the broader GOP agenda.
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
NO. 1: DESANTIS BACKS DOWN: FLORIDA’S GOVERNOR ENDS HIS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Florida’s governor looked at one point long ago like a contender. | Published January 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood
NO. 2: FLORIDA GOP FORMALLY ENDORSES DONALD TRUMP’S BID FOR REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL NOD
The vote to back Trump throws the party’s weight behind his bid to return to the White House after losing reelection in 2020. | Published February 10, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood
NO. 3: TRUMP EASILY WINS FLORIDA REPUBLICAN PRIMARY. BUT ONE IN FIVE VOTE FOR SOMEONE ELSE
Trump is the only Republican candidate still actively campaigning for the nomination. His victory in Florida was never in doubt. | Published March 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood
NO. 4: DONALD TRUMP PICKS A FAVORITE IN THE CROWDED RACE FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SHERIFF
Will the Trump endorsement be the key to victory in the GOP sheriff primary? And will it hurt or help in November? | Published April 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Douglas Hanks
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NO. 5: TRUMP TO HOLD CAMPAIGN RALLY IN DORAL. WILL HE ANNOUNCE RUBIO AS HIS RUNNING MATE?
The former president will deliver remarks at his golf club in Doral on Tuesday. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, a Miami native, is seen as a top contender to serve as Trump’s running mate. | Published July 3, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood
NO. 6: LIVE COVERAGE: DONALD TRUMP RALLIES SUPPORTERS AT HIS DORAL GOLF RESORT
It’s an all-day affair at Trump National Doral Miami. Check here for the latest. | Published July 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by Claire Grunewald
NO. 7: TRUMP TAKES HARD LINE ON IMMIGRATION AT HISPANIC VOTER TOWN HALL IN MIAMI-DADE
The former president made little effort to soften his harsh rhetoric on immigrants as Hispanic voters in Doral questioned him on his plans. | Published October 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood Syra Ortiz Blanes
NO. 8: IN FLORIDA, DONALD TRUMP CRUISES TO EASY VICTORY OVER KAMALA HARRIS
Donald Trump easily won the presidential election in Florida on Tuesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by the largest margin of any presidential candidate in the Sunshine State in decades and lending credence to what Republicans – and some Democrats – have argued for months or longer: | Published November 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Syra Ortiz Blanes Max Greenwood Ben Wieder
NO. 9: ‘IT’S FLORIDA’S TIME.’ SUNSHINE STATE RESIDENTS RISING TO POWER IN TRUMP’S D.C.
The president-elect is the first Floridian elected to the White House. He’s bringing some of his neighbors along with him. | Published November 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.