Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends Republican presidential bid

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has dropped out of the Republican race to the White House (Alex Brandon/AP/PA)

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspended his bid for the presidency on Tuesday, dropping out of the 2024 race after failing to qualify for the first Republican debate.

The two-term mayor became the first candidate to drop out of the crowded field. He launched his campaign just over two months ago as one of the last competitors to join a primary race that has so far been dominated by former president Donald Trump.