James Fishback Pursued Federal Role Before Opposing Trump’s Governor Choice

In August, amid tensions with the Federal Reserve, James Fishback, a 30-year-old investment firm CEO, lobbied President Trump and his advisers to appoint him to the Federal Reserve Board, claiming he would be a loyal supporter and “bulldog” for the administration. Despite his persistent efforts, including direct calls to Trump and circulating a memo touting his qualifications, he was never considered for the position, which went to Stephen Miran. Following this, Fishback announced a campaign against Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida governor, asserting his candidacy had no connection to the Fed role. His entry into the race adds intrigue to the Republican primary, especially with Trump’s endorsement of Donalds.

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