The Miami mayor became the first candidate to drop out of the crowded GOP field after failing to qualify for the first debate.
“While I have decided to suspend my campaign for President, my commitment to making this a better nation for every American remains,” he said in a statement.
The son of Miami’s first Cuban-born mayor, Suarez campaigned talking up his role as the only Hispanic candidate in the race and his experience leading the world-known city of Miami, home to about 450,000 residents, and confronting crime and homelessness. Suarez had been critical of Trump in the past and didn’t support him in the 2016 or 2020 presidential elections. But earlier this year, Trump’s former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway floated Suarez’s name as a possible vice presidential pick. And in the two months he campaigned, Suarez largely avoided direct criticism of Trump when asked about the charges he faced and said he would consider pardoning him.
The mayor faced questions about his work for a developer who was looking to secure permits from the city after reports from the Miami Herald said the FBI was investigating those payments. The Miami-Dade County’s Commission on Ethics and Public Trust is reviewing the allegations with state prosecutors.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Teenage Fanclub drummer Francis Macdonald talks art exhibitions and new albumFRANCIS Macdonald first realised he was good at drawing when he captured Paul McStay’s wee brother’s nose.
Read more »
Luis Suarez had his boot stolen and thrown off the pitch by opponentLuis Suarez had his boot stolen by Cruzeiro left-back Marlon Xavier in Gremio's 3-0 win.
Read more »
Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan's prison sentencePakistan's high court sentenced the cricketer-turned-prime minister to three years in jail for corruption charges.
Read more »
Pakistani Court Suspends Conviction of Former Prime Minister Imran KhanA Pakistani appeals court suspended Khan’s corruption conviction and 3-year prison term in a legal victory for the hugely popular embattled former Prime Minister.
Read more »
Inquest into death involving soldiers in 1986 set to resume next yearFrancis Bradley, 20, was killed in disputed circumstances near Toomebridge, Co Londonderry, in 1986.
Read more »
Inquest into death involving soldiers in 1986 set to resume next yearFrancis Bradley, 20, was killed in disputed circumstances near Toomebridge, Co Londonderry, in 1986.
Read more »