55 Florida Sheriffs line up behind Donald Trump's presidential bid

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee has the backing of the vast majority of Florida Sheriffs.

Donald Trump now has the endorsement of 55 of Florida’s 67 county Sheriffs, as they felt emboldened to endorse in the wake of Ron DeSantis leaving the presidential race. DeSantis had touted the endorsements of 60 Sheriffs when he was still a candidate last year.

“As Sheriffs, we understand that government’s primary responsibility is to protect its citizens, and we need a President in the White House who will stand with us as we protect our citizens, their freedoms and our communities,” said Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey.