Byron Donalds

U.S. Representative, R-Fla.. 7 claims checked by other fact-checking organisations, from 2024 to 2026. The ratings are theirs, in their own words.

Checked by FactCheck.org1 Sep 2026United States Health

Byron Donalds

“The reason why we have seen a measles outbreak in certain parts of the country is because of rampant illegal immigration into the United States from the previous administration.”

FactCheck.org rated this: Unsupported

FactCheck.org says: The main driver of rising measles cases in the U.S. is falling vaccination among U.S. children. We couldn't find evidence that the largest recent outbreaks are related to illegal immigration.

Checked by PolitiFact14 Apr 2026United States

Byron Donalds, U.S. Representative, R-Fla.

“The U.S. Navy was created "to free international waters from the Barbary pirates.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True

PolitiFact says: One reason the U.S. Navy was created in the late 1700s and early 1800s was to counter north African states’ attacks on shipping, during conflicts that became known as the Barbary wars. That situation shares some similar…

Checked by PolitiFact18 Apr 2025United States Elections

Byron Donalds, Representative

“Under the SAVE Act, “as long as you have a Real ID … it should be easy for you to register to vote.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False

PolitiFact says: The SAVE Act, would require in-person proof of citizenship to register to vote. Several Republicans have said that Real IDs would suffice, but PolitiFact found only six states issue IDs that comply with the bill’s requi…

Checked by PolitiFact15 Oct 2024United States Economy and jobs

Byron Donalds, U.S. Representative, R-Fla.

“Wages adjusted for inflation were massively up under Donald Trump for Black men. … The (Black-white) wage gap in 2019 was actually shrinking under Donald Trump's administration.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False

PolitiFact says: For both Black Americans overall and for Black men in particular, inflation-adjusted wages rose under President Donald Trump — but they rose about three times faster under President Joe Biden.

Checked by PolitiFact9 Aug 2024United StatesSpanish

Byron Donalds, Rep.

“Tim Walz firmó una ley para dar licencia de conducir a inmigrantes ilegales en Minnesota".”

PolitiFact rated this: True

PolitiFact says: El gobernador de Minnesota, Tim Walz, firmó una ley que permite a los habitantes del estado, independientemente de su estatus migratorio, solicitar una licencia de conducir o un carné de identidad.

Checked by PolitiFact9 Aug 2024United States Politics and government

Byron Donalds, Rep.

“Tim Walz signed into law driver's licenses for illegal immigrants in Minnesota.”

PolitiFact rated this: True

PolitiFact says: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill that lets people in the state, regardless of immigration status, apply for a license or an ID card. To get a license, people must meet certain requirements.

Checked by PolitiFact10 Jul 2024United States

Byron Donalds, U.S. Representative, R-Fla.

“Kamala Harris "co-sponsored, fully sponsored" the Green New Deal.”

PolitiFact rated this: True

PolitiFact says: When senators introduced their version of the Green New Deal in February 2019, Harris was one of 11 Democrats who were original co-sponsors.