The Rubin Report

The Real Reason Blue Cities Are Choosing Decline | Mayor Francis Suarez

Oct 26, 2025
Francis Suarez, the outgoing mayor of Miami, discusses his tenure marked by pro-business, low-tax policies that fueled Miami's remarkable growth and innovation. He warns about the potential for a Democrat mayor, highlighting shifting voter dynamics. Suarez shares insights on the city's low homelessness and homicide rates, the challenges of modern politics, and the impact of media on leadership. He also spotlights Miami's appeal to those fleeing blue states, while emphasizing the need for strong leadership to maintain the city's success.
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Three-Part Growth Formula

  • Suarez credits Miami's success to three policies: low taxes, public safety, and innovation.
  • He links a lower millage rate to 150% growth and stronger municipal resources.
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Safety Amid Rapid Growth

  • Miami recorded historically low homicides while expanding rapidly.
  • Suarez contrasts Miami's safety record with violent blue cities to argue policy impacts crime.
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Gun Deaths Driven By Policy, Suarez Argues

  • Removing top violent blue cities from U.S. gun-death stats drastically lowers America's rank.
  • Suarez implies social policy, not gun ownership, drives urban homicide differences.
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