Summary
President Donald Trump commented on recent election results in Miami, where Democrat Eileen Higgins won the mayoral race against Republican Emilio González. This marks the first time a Democrat will lead Miami in nearly 30 years. The election is viewed as significant in understanding voter attitudes ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Key Facts
- Eileen Higgins defeated Emilio González in Miami's mayoral runoff election.
- Higgins is the first Democrat elected to lead Miami in nearly 30 years.
- President Trump stated he is not worried about the Democrats winning recent elections.
- Miami is Florida’s second-largest city and has been a Republican stronghold.
- Democrats overperformed in recent 2025 elections, signaling potential challenges for Republicans.
- Higgins won 59.46% of the vote in the runoff, while González secured 40.54%.
- Key issues during the campaign included housing costs, immigration policies, and political corruption.
- Higgins focused on affordable housing and environmental resilience, while González prioritized tax cuts and increasing police presence.
