"Suarez's Political Positions and Presidential Ambitions"

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' expansion of a school policy that prohibits the discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in classrooms. DeSantis last year signed legislation banning classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. In April, the Florida Board of Education approved an expansion of the ban to all grades, at DeSantis’ request. Suarez, who is the first Hispanic candidate to enter the 2024 presidential race, is making Miami and its diversity a cornerstone of his campaign.