The Seminole Tribe of Florida has donated $1 million to Byron Donalds’ gubernatorial campaign, pushing its chips in for 2026.

The Friends of Byron Donalds political committee reported a $1 million contribution from the organization in its disclosures. That’s part of almost $22.6 million the committee has raised since its formation in February. The check represents the largest donation to Donalds’ campaign so far in August, when the committee raised more than $1.75 million

But the seven-figure donation also holds additional significance considering the state’s most famous indigenous group has long stood as one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ critical supporters.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood hosted the Sunshine Summit in 2022, where DeSantis held debates for congressio

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