Miami Mayor and 2024 presidential candidate Francis Suarez has come under fire for his response to a question about human rights abuses against Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim minority ethnic group in China’s western region. Suarez's response of "What's a Uyghur?" has been met with criticism from human rights activists, prompting him to apologize and promise to make human rights a priority in his campaign. It remains to be seen how this incident will affect his chances in the upcoming election.
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Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, was scheduled to appear in Miami federal court on Tuesday for his arraignment on federal criminal charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents. However, Nauta was unable to make the court appearance due to a canceled flight from Newark, New Jersey, resulting in the arraignment being postponed until July 6. Nauta is facing charges of obstruction of justice, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements.
Walt Nauta, a longtime aide to former President Donald Trump, is set to be arraigned in Miami on July 6 in connection with the special counsel's investigation into the alleged illegal retention of classified documents. The federal judge presiding over the case has rejected the government's request to keep the list of 84 witnesses who may testify during the trial under seal. Nauta is currently seeking local counsel to represent him in the matter, and the arraignment is expected to shed light on the case and provide more information about the potential witnesses.
A collision between a 30-foot boat and a ferry near Dodge Island resulted in the death of one man and the hospitalization of two others, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard to close PortMiami for 11 hours. Cruise line arrivals were disrupted as a result, but the port reopened around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
In an interview aired Sunday, former President Donald Trump said that his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner will not serve in his administration if he is elected president again in 2024, citing it as "too painful for the family". Trump said that Ivanka had been "making a fortune" before he appointed her as one of his White House advisers, and that he had decided it was "enough for the family". Trump did not provide any further details on his decision.
UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been accused of violently sexually assaulting and battering a woman in a Miami bathroom. The Miami Heat is conducting an investigation and McGregor's lawyer has denied the allegations. The woman is seeking damages for physical and emotional distress and has requested a response from McGregor by July 9.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has declared his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2024 election. He is the only Hispanic candidate in the race and is running on a record of attracting tech businesses to Florida, reducing crime, and capturing the Hispanic vote. Suarez believes he can inspire people with his focus on climate change and his ability to appeal to moderates, and his candidacy is likely to add complexity to the already crowded field. His long-shot bid for the nomination could be a key player in the race.
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in federal court in Miami on Tuesday to 37 felony counts relating to the improper retention of classified documents. Stephanie Grisham, former White House press secretary, said that none of the facts in the indictment surprised her. Trump claimed that presidents have an “absolute right” to keep any and all documents they want, and is restricted from discussing the case with possible witnesses or his co-defendant.