James Fishback claims DOJ is investigating Byron Donalds for sex trafficking
James Fishback, a Republican candidate for Florida governor, claimed the Department of Justice is investigating his primary opponent, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), for alleged sex trafficking claims.During a press conference in Tallahassee on Thursday, Fishback based his allegations on information provided by a whistleblower seemingly familiar with the federal investigation. He did not take any questions from reporters after the press conference.
- ▪James Fishback, a Republican candidate for Florida governor, claimed the Department of Justice is investigating his primary opponent, Rep.
- ▪Byron Donalds (R-FL), for alleged sex trafficking claims.During a press conference in Tallahassee on Thursday, Fishback based his allegations on information provided by a whistleblower seemingly familiar with the federal investigation.
- ▪He did not take any questions from reporters after the press conference.
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James Fishback, a Republican candidate for Florida governor, claimed the Department of Justice is investigating his primary opponent, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), for alleged sex trafficking claims.During a press conference in Tallahassee on Thursday, Fishback based his allegations on information provided by a whistleblower seemingly familiar with the federal investigation. He did not take any questions from reporters after the press conference. Recommended Stories James Fishback claims DOJ is investigating Byron Donalds for sex trafficking Spencer Pratt blasts Mamdani over ‘fake’ Ugandan accent: ‘Theater kid commie’ MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell steps down to focus on campaign for Minnesota governor Fishback alleged Donalds and embattled Rep.
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