Miami Mayor among South Florida Leaders to Attend Trump Inauguration
Florida Representation at Inauguration
The Sunshine State was well represented at President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington on Monday, including many who made the trip from South Florida. Marco Rubio, the U.S. Senator from Miami who is Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, was front and center at Monday’s ceremonies, but others from South Florida were present as well.
Local Leaders Attend Inauguration
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a former Republican presidential candidate, was in D.C. to represent the Magic City and spoke about having a role in the Trump administration. “I’ve often said that it would be an honor to serve this administration, this administration has a tremendous agenda before it, and already incredible victories even before taking office, so the opportunity to potentially serve in the future would be something tremendous for me,” Suarez said.
Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo, who named a street after Trump, said it was important for him to be at the inauguration, especially after Hialeah supported Trump with more than 75 percent of the vote. “I think it was very very important for us to be present here to support and get ready to work with the president to carry out an agenda that we hope will make America better and great again obviously,” Bovo said.
New Miami-Dade Elections Supervisor Alina Garcia, fresh off of her swearing-in, also made the trip to the nation’s capital. “Florida is an example of a state for the rest of the United States, in Florida we don’t have taxes for the state, we live in freedom, we live in democracy, we live in safety, we are an example,” Garcia said. “We’re very proud of Florida.”
Miami-Dade was also represented by Commissioner Rene Garcia, who hosted one of the celebratory dinners. “We are very excited that Donald J. Trump is the President of the United States, we’re here in Washington D.C. celebrating especially the fact that Miami-Dade County went red this last election cycle for President Trump and we haven’t seen that in many years in Miami-Dade County,” Garcia said.
Conclusion
The presence of South Florida leaders at President Trump’s inauguration was a significant event, representing the state’s support for the new administration. As the country looks to the future, it will be interesting to see how these leaders continue to work with the Trump administration to shape the country’s policies and agenda.
FAQs
Q: Who attended the Trump inauguration from South Florida?
A: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo, New Miami-Dade Elections Supervisor Alina Garcia, and Commissioner Rene Garcia all attended the inauguration.
Q: What was the significance of Miami-Dade County going red in the election?
A: According to Commissioner Rene Garcia, Miami-Dade County has not historically voted for a Republican presidential candidate in many years, making President Trump’s win in the county a significant event.
Q: What did the South Florida leaders hope to achieve by attending the inauguration?
A: The leaders expressed their support for the new administration and its agenda, with many hoping to work with President Trump to carry out policies that benefit the state and country.
