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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Joins the 2024 Presidential Race

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is joining the crowded Republican field for president, becoming the first Hispanic in the race who also contends he can broaden the appeal for Republicans nationally — especially to Hispanics.

Suarez, 45, filed official federal paperwork on Wednesday, just one day after Donald Trump’s arraignment in downtown Miami on charges that the former president hoarded classified documents at his estate in Palm Beach County. On Thursday morning, he appeared on “Good Morning America,” where he announced his bid.

“I’m running for president because I think I have a different message than what other candidates have,” he said. “I think what I noticed in the last 24 hours, just an outpouring of support because people want someone who can unify them.”

Read the source article at politico.com

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