In a stunning turn of events, Miami’s very own Mayor, Francis Suarez, decided to pull the plug on his 2024 presidential campaign. Suarez, the rising star in the Republican Party, made the shock announcement following his failure to qualify for the first Republican Party primary debate. This unexpected move has left the political landscape reeling and his supporters in a state of disbelief.

Suarez’s exit from the race is a major bombshell, given his high-profile status as one of the most promising candidates in the Republican field. In his statement, Suarez declared, “While I have decided to suspend my campaign for President, my commitment to making this a better nation for every American remains.”

Running for President of the United States has been one of the greatest honors of my life. This country has given so much to my family and me. The prospect of giving back at the highest levels of public service is a motivator if not a calling. Throughout this process, I have met…

— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) August 29, 2023

His departure from the race is not just a personal setback but a significant blow to the Republican Party, which had high hopes for Suarez’s potential to tap into the rapidly growing Hispanic voting bloc. Despite his withdrawal, Suarez pledged to continue amplifying the voices of the Hispanic community, stating, “Our party must continue doing more to include and attract this vibrant community that believes in our country’s foundational values: faith, family, hard work and freedom.”

Throughout his short-lived campaign, Suarez was unafraid to throw punches at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, criticizing everything from his battle with Disney to his controversial legislation on radical gender theory in schools. Yet, he steered clear of attacking the party’s front-runner, former President Donald J. Trump, even hinting at potentially pardoning him if convicted in any of his four indictments.

Suarez’s exit from the race is a seismic event that has thrown the 2024 Republican primary into a whirlwind of uncertainty. With one of its most dynamic contenders out of the race, the GOP is left scrambling to fill the void left by Suarez’s departure.

In the wake of Suarez’s withdrawal, questions abound about the future of the Republican Party and the 2024 presidential race. How will this affect the dynamics of the upcoming debates? To be perfectly honest, it likely won’t matter at all. I didn’t even know the guy was running.