Author: Holly Honderich and Sam Cabral
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…