Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd officially joined Congressman Byron Donalds on the campaign trail Friday, throwing his weight behind the Republican frontrunner as new polling shows Donalds leading top potential Democratic rivals.
Speaking to a crowd alongside Donalds, Judd—one of the state’s most prominent law enforcement figures—emphasized the importance of maintaining Florida’s current momentum regarding public safety.
“I love Governor DeSantis. He’s done a remarkable job,” Judd told the audience. “We’ve got to have someone with that same passion and energy that makes sure that what we all universally understand: if you’re not safe and you don’t feel safe, you don’t thrive. In Florida, we’re safe, and we feel safe, and we’re thriving.”…