Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election as a Republican. The announcement came after a super PAC supporting Suarez launched a digital ad campaign in the first four states of the GOP primary calendar. Suarez had hinted at his run during an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” promising a “major announcement” in the coming weeks. He plans to deliver a speech at the Reagan Library, urging Americans to tune in.
Suarez has been considering a presidential run for months, including visiting key states for the primary. In an interview with Fox News Digital, he emphasized the importance of inspiring people and showcasing a track record of success and a positive vision for the future. Suarez joins a growing field of Republican candidates, including former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
However, the mayor’s campaign announcement comes amidst an ethics investigation into payments he received for private consulting. The Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust is looking into his work for developer Rishi Kapoor, who paid him over $170,000 since 2021. Despite the investigation, Suarez has denied any conflicts of interest and accused The Miami Herald of liberal bias.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) criticized Suarez as another contender appealing to the MAGA base and supporting Trump’s agenda. They accused him of prioritizing personal gain over serving the people of Miami. Meanwhile, Suarez will be delivering remarks at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute as part of its “A Time for Choosing” speaker series.
The Republican field for the 2024 election is crowded, with contenders such as former Vice President Mike Pence, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, and long-shot candidates like Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, Senator Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Larry Elder.
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