Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announces GOP presidential bid despite left-wing support.

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.

Despite this, Suarez has gained 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.

Suarez’s accomplishments include a significant reduction in crime rates, increased funding for the police force, and fostering tech job growth, making Miami a top city in the country for tech employment. These achievements have helped solidify his reputation as an effective leader.

However, Suarez faces challenges due to his past support for Democratic politicians and his criticism of policies championed by Trump and DeSantis. He has even voted against DeSantis in the past, supporting his opponent, Democrat Andrew Gillum. These factors may hinder his chances of securing the Republican nomination.

Despite these obstacles, Suarez has shown support for the LGBTQ+ community and has actively participated in events honoring transgender individuals. He has also been a vocal advocate for mask mandates and COVID safety measures, which may resonate with certain voters.

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 What began as a statement of defiance against outdated laws now serves as a reminder and commemoration of where this movement all began over 50 years ago.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

While Suarez’s bid for the presidency may face challenges, his track record of accomplishments and dedication to important causes make him a candidate worth considering.

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

Despite his controversial stances on certain issues, such as his criticism of DeSantis and support for global climate change initiatives, Suarez’s dedication to his city and his ability to deliver results cannot be ignored.

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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