Congressman Byron Donalds, representing Florida’s 19th district, shared several posts on social media concerning various topics on June 2, 2025. The tweets addressed issues ranging from Harvard University’s financial disclosures to preparedness for the hurricane season in Southwest Florida.
In a tweet posted at 19:29 UTC, Donalds raised questions about Harvard University re-entering the debt market amidst federal funding cuts. He queried whether Harvard made all the necessary disclosures while seeking to borrow $750 million and if those disclosures were potentially misleading. Donalds also questioned what Harvard knew regarding this situation and when they became aware of it.
Later that day, at 20:30 UTC, he provided important resources for emergency situations. The tweet included information such as crucial emergency phone numbers, websites, disaster supply checklists, and evacuation routes and zones for Collier County and Lee County.
Additionally, at the same time (20:30 UTC), Donalds announced the official start of Hurricane Season 2025, which lasts from June 1 to November 30. He emphasized the importance of vigilance and preparation while expressing confidence in the community’s resilience in facing future storms in Southwest Florida.
Byron Donalds has been serving in Congress since replacing Francis Rooney in 2021. Prior to his congressional role, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York City in 1978, Donalds resides in Naples and is an alumnus of both Florida A&M University and Florida State University.
