[Source.](https://www.dailywire.com/news/francis-suarez-becomes-first-republican-to-drop-out-of-primary-race) > Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced on Tuesday that he was dropping out the 2024 presidential race after failing to qualify for the first Republican Party primary 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, adding that it was “a privilege to come so close to appearing on stage with the other candidates at last week’s first debate.” All he was trying to do is raise his profile enough to get a position in the next (Trump?) administration.