Trump Endorses Wilton Simpson for Re-Election as Florida Agriculture Commissioner

Trump Endorses Wilton Simpson for Re-Election as Florida Agriculture Commissioner

Trump backs Simpson, a fifth-generation Floridian and former state Senate president, calling him a strong voice for the state's farmers and ranchers.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 3, 2026, 3:04 PM ET

Donald J. Trump endorsed Wilton Simpson, the Florida agriculture commissioner, for re-election, calling him a strong and highly popular official in the president’s home state.