Miami Mayor Francis Suarez endorsed former President Donald Trump for president on Friday despite initially running against him.
Suarez’s endorsement comes six months after he dropped out of the running for the 2024 Republican nomination. The second-term mayor was the first candidate to drop out.
“After seeing both our current President and President Trump at the border, and having been there myself last week, it is evident to me that the only candidate that will keep our country safe, our border secured, reduce inflation, and can coherently lead our country forward is President Trump,” Suarez wrote. “I especially look forward to helping President Trump and the Republican Party win a larger share of Hispanic, young voters and voters across our cities and urban centers.”
Trump is also in the middle of choosing a running mate, which he has teased via a short list. Suarez was not included in the list, but following Trump’s visit to Eagle Pass, Texas, Trump suggested Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) is on the list.
The Washington Examiner reached out to Trump’s campaign for comment.
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This endorsement leaves only two other former presidential candidates who haven’t endorsed either Trump or his opponent, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley: former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Former candidates Vivek Ramaswamy, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) have endorsed Trump. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the only ex-candidate to endorse Haley.
