Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Cozies Up to President Trump at College Football Championship in Miami

Byron Donalds found himself at the center of attention during a high-profile night out at one of college football’s biggest events. The images, shared on Instagram on Monday, January 19, showed the Florida congressman taking in the College Football National Championship from a packed stadium suite in Miami.

The Republican gubernatorial candidate and outspoken Trump ally, 47, appeared relaxed as he posed alongside President Donald Trump, with the roaring crowd and bright stadium lights visible behind them. In one photo, Trump flashed a thumbs-up while smiling for the camera, as Donalds stood nearby, clearly enjoying the moment as the championship atmosphere buzzed around them.

Another image captured a more candid exchange, showing Donalds and Trump leaning in during what appeared to be a focused conversation inside the suite. The two looked engaged amid the noise of the game, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the evening away from the field. Also present was Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, and the congressman’s wife, Erika Donalds, who stood close during the interaction, rounding out the small group gathered for the matchup.