Meet Byron Donalds, the rising star in black conservatism who has made waves in US politics. Born in New York to a single mother, Donalds worked in finance before entering Florida local politics in 2012.
After serving in the Florida House of Representatives, he now represents the right-wing flank of his party in the US House. Donalds caught the eye of former President Trump, who praised him at a Michigan campaign event and hinted at a potential vice-presidential role.
In a Fox News interview, Donalds remained coy about discussions with Trump, emphasizing that the decision is solely up to the former president. While speculation about him joining the ticket has lessened recently, Donalds remains a prominent figure in the conservative movement.