Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential campaign after failing to qualify for debate
- Suarez is the first major Republican candidate to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.
- He failed to meet the polling and donor requirements set by the RNC to participate in the first primary debate.
- Suarez, who is Cuban-American, positioned himself as the sole Hispanic candidate and played up his track record as Miami mayor.
- He aimed to attract Hispanic voters but struggled to gain traction in a crowded Republican field led by Trump.
- Suarez says he remains committed to making the country better for all Americans and supporting the eventual GOP nominee.