Miami Mayor Francis Suarez contemplating 2024 presidential bid

The listing of potential candidates for the 2024 presidential race bought longer on Monday, as Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) said that he's contemplating a run.

Suarez, a 45-year-old Cuban American, has drawn nationwide consideration as folks and tech corporations have flocked to Miami and the remainder of Florida. The Miami mayor claimed he may stand out from his opponents within the GOP candidacy on a number of points, together with his age and his means to achieve out to minority voters, in keeping with Enterprise Insider.

"I am somebody who's from the subsequent technology," Suarez stated throughout a Punchbowl News occasion. "I am not a boomer, clearly. I am somebody who believes in a optimistic aspirational message. I am somebody who has a observe document of success and a formulation for achievement."

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Earlier than making a bid for the 2024 presidency, nonetheless, Suarez stated he'll consider the "temper" of voters earlier than making a closing choice. Through the 2016 election, the temper amongst voters was "offended," whereas voters "needed something however Trump" in 2020, and it "stays to be seen" what the temper will probably be in 2024, Suarez stated.

Though Suarez didn't vote for former President Donald Trump within the final presidential election, the mayor stated he and Trump do seem like on good phrases. At a latest marriage ceremony, Trump advised him that he was the "hottest politician in America after him," in keeping with Suarez.

"I do not know if he meant bodily sizzling or if he meant I used to be getting a variety of buzz," Suarez stated. "However he was very good."

Trump has not introduced a 2024 presidential bid, although he has hinted at one a number of instances since leaving the White Home. Different Republicans who're rumored to make a run for the presidency in 2024 embrace Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Although DeSantis has stated he's centered on successful reelection, Christie has stated he's contemplating a presidential bid.

President Joe Biden additionally has not introduced if he'll run for reelection, stressing on Oct. 11 that he is not going to decide till after the 2022 midterm elections are over. A Fox News ballot launched on Sunday revealed that solely a 3rd of registered voters are contemplating reelecting Biden, with 54% of impartial voters selecting to vote for an additional candidate.

The Washington Examiner has contacted Suarez's workplace for remark.