2023-07-15 16:32:20
A strong controversy was generated on social networks by the launch by the mayor of Miami, Francis Suárez, to raise funds for his 2024 presidential campaign in the United States, with the “hook” that his followers can win tickets for the debut of world soccer star Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer.
“Win front-row tickets to see Lionel Messi’s debut at Inter Miami,” reads the poster circulating on the American politician’s personal social networks.
A dollar must be allocated for its launch in the Republican Party primary elections in order to access the benefit of participating for the tickets for the first game of the Argentine star.
Two hours after the announcement, the mayor himself had to issue a statement to clarify the situation among his followers, due to the great controversy and the comments that were generated through the same digital media.
“The federal electoral commission allows a person to contribute up to US$3,300 per election,” mentions the letter from the Floridian politician. “Federal law requires us to report the name, mailing address, address, occupation, and name of employer of each individual who contributes more than $200 for each election cycle.” In turn, he clarifies that “contributions from foreign citizens, government contractors, and corporations are prohibited. Contributions are not considered charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes,” the letter closes.
Elected mayor of the city in 2017 and re-elected four years later, Suarez has been a staunch supporter of cryptocurrency in his district.
At the end of 2021, the Republican leader confessed to Bloomberg television that his next check would be received “100% in Bitcoin.”
In addition, the candidate announced that he was already seeking to expand the use of cryptocurrencies throughout the area to South Florida, to promote among residents the possibility of paying their taxes or receiving their salaries through digital currency.
Lionel Messi caused a revolution in the United States, including in the presidential race for the White House.
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