Miami Mayor Francis Suarez declares candidacy for GOP presidential nomination.

Republican Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is making a bold move by filing paperwork to run for president in the upcoming 2024 election, according to new FEC filings.

Suarez joins an already crowded field of contenders, with former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis leading the pack. Other notable candidates include Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), former Vice President Mike Pence, and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. However, Suarez has yet to make a significant impact in recent polls.

Suarez has been gaining attention for his efforts to transform Miami into a thriving tech and crypto hub, earning the city the title of the next Silicon Valley, as reported by the Associated Press.

Some of Suarez’s notable achievements include a significant reduction in crime rates, increased funding for the police force, low unemployment rates, and making Miami a top destination for tech job growth.

However, Suarez’s bid for the Republican nomination faces challenges due to his past support for Democratic politicians and his criticism of policies championed by Trump and DeSantis. He has also been vocal about his support for the LGBTQ+ community, participating in events and initiatives that promote inclusivity.

June is Pride Month! What began as a statement of defiance against outdated laws now serves as a reminder and commemoration of where this movement all began over 50 years ago.

As the Mayor of Miami, I stand with the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating all month long🏳️‍🌈 pic.twitter.com/MjqpDnzowj

— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) June 11, 2021

Today we honored Transgender Day of Rememberence and Resiliency with a very special luncheon put on by Arianna’s Center, Miami’s trans focused service organization.
This is #miamiforeveryone @ Miami, Florida https://t.co/n216UsuiQg

— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) November 20, 2019

Despite his accomplishments, Suarez is currently under investigation by the FBI and SEC for his involvement in a business deal. The investigation focuses on potential bribery related to securing permits for a development project in Coconut Grove.

Furthermore, Suarez’s support for mask and vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic has drawn criticism. He took aggressive actions to enforce safety guidelines, including assigning police officers to issue fines for mask violations.

City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: 39 officers have been assigned to enforce face mask violations this week. pic.twitter.com/0zhY5cT2uT

— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) July 21, 2020

We are announcing today that beginning on Monday, a first offense for not wearing a mask in public will now be met with a fine, the time for warnings is over. For any information on #COVID19 please call the @CityofMiami non-emergency line, 3-1-1.

— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) July 17, 2020

Additionally, Suarez has taken positions that differ from the Republican party line, such as criticizing anti-rioting laws and supporting global climate change initiatives.

2 yrs ago, I announced the City of Miami would be abiding to the Paris Climate Accords & today, our Commission unanimously voted to approve the Miami Forever Carbon Neutral Plan

We’re building the most resilient city on the planet & we’ll be carbon neutral by 2050 #MiamiForever pic.twitter.com/079ZcbZRmk

— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) November 18, 2021

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