Former Republican Rep. Will Hurd.Photo:By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call/GettyFormer Texas Rep.Will Hurdis dropping out of the 2024 Republicanpresidential race.Hurd, who struggled to break through in a crowded GOP field, announced on Monday that he is ending his bid for the Republican nomination — becoming the second to do soafter Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.“Unfortunately, it has become clear to me and my team that the time has come to suspend our campaign,” Hurdwrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.He continued, “While I appreciate all the time and energy our supporters have given, it is important to recognize the realities of the political landscape and the need to consolidate our party around one person to defeat bothDonald TrumpandPresident Biden.”Hurd noted that he is throwing his support behind South Carolina Gov.Nikki Haley, as he believes she is a “leader” that can navigate “complex challenges” in the U.S., especially issues regarding “national security.”“Ambassador Haley has shown a willingness to articulate a different vision for the country than Donald Trump and has an unmatched grasp on the complexities of our foreign policy,” he added. “I wholeheartedly endorse Ambassador Haley and look forward to supporting her for the remainder of this race.”Former GOP Congressman Will Hurd and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.Rebecca S. Gratz for The Washington Post via Getty; ROBYN BECK/AFP via GettyHurd jumped into the presidential race in late June 2023, calling himself a “dark horse” candidate and saying he’s “pissed” that politicians aren’t spending enough time talking about serious issues.“I believe the Republican Party can be the party that talks about the future, not the past,” Hurd said while announcing his campaign onCBS Mornings. “We should be putting out a vision of how do we have unprecedented peace, how do we have a thriving economy, how do we make sure our kids have a world class education, regardless of their age and location? We can do this. It’s hard.”Hurd served in Congress from 2015 to 2021, retiring alongside several other Republican House members ahead of the 2020 election. The former congressman got his start in government at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he was tasked with briefing members of Congress, which initially ignited his interest in politics.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.When Miami Mayor Suarez announced in August that he was suspending his GOP presidential bid after he failed to qualify for the first Republican debate, he stopped short of endorsing another candidate,saying, “I look forward to keeping in touch with the other Republican presidential candidates and doing what I can to make sure our party puts forward a strong nominee who can inspire and unify the country, renew Americans’ trust in our institutions and in each other, and win.”The Democratic race for president also slimmed down this week, withRobert F. Kennedy Jr.announcing on Monday that he was leaving the Democratic Party and would begin campaigning for the White House as an independent.
Former Republican Rep. Will Hurd.Photo:By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call/Getty
By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call/Getty
Former Texas Rep.Will Hurdis dropping out of the 2024 Republicanpresidential race.Hurd, who struggled to break through in a crowded GOP field, announced on Monday that he is ending his bid for the Republican nomination — becoming the second to do soafter Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.“Unfortunately, it has become clear to me and my team that the time has come to suspend our campaign,” Hurdwrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.He continued, “While I appreciate all the time and energy our supporters have given, it is important to recognize the realities of the political landscape and the need to consolidate our party around one person to defeat bothDonald TrumpandPresident Biden.”Hurd noted that he is throwing his support behind South Carolina Gov.Nikki Haley, as he believes she is a “leader” that can navigate “complex challenges” in the U.S., especially issues regarding “national security.”“Ambassador Haley has shown a willingness to articulate a different vision for the country than Donald Trump and has an unmatched grasp on the complexities of our foreign policy,” he added. “I wholeheartedly endorse Ambassador Haley and look forward to supporting her for the remainder of this race.”Former GOP Congressman Will Hurd and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.Rebecca S. Gratz for The Washington Post via Getty; ROBYN BECK/AFP via GettyHurd jumped into the presidential race in late June 2023, calling himself a “dark horse” candidate and saying he’s “pissed” that politicians aren’t spending enough time talking about serious issues.“I believe the Republican Party can be the party that talks about the future, not the past,” Hurd said while announcing his campaign onCBS Mornings. “We should be putting out a vision of how do we have unprecedented peace, how do we have a thriving economy, how do we make sure our kids have a world class education, regardless of their age and location? We can do this. It’s hard.”Hurd served in Congress from 2015 to 2021, retiring alongside several other Republican House members ahead of the 2020 election. The former congressman got his start in government at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he was tasked with briefing members of Congress, which initially ignited his interest in politics.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.When Miami Mayor Suarez announced in August that he was suspending his GOP presidential bid after he failed to qualify for the first Republican debate, he stopped short of endorsing another candidate,saying, “I look forward to keeping in touch with the other Republican presidential candidates and doing what I can to make sure our party puts forward a strong nominee who can inspire and unify the country, renew Americans’ trust in our institutions and in each other, and win.”The Democratic race for president also slimmed down this week, withRobert F. Kennedy Jr.announcing on Monday that he was leaving the Democratic Party and would begin campaigning for the White House as an independent.
Former Texas Rep.Will Hurdis dropping out of the 2024 Republicanpresidential race.
Hurd, who struggled to break through in a crowded GOP field, announced on Monday that he is ending his bid for the Republican nomination — becoming the second to do soafter Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.
“Unfortunately, it has become clear to me and my team that the time has come to suspend our campaign,” Hurdwrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
He continued, “While I appreciate all the time and energy our supporters have given, it is important to recognize the realities of the political landscape and the need to consolidate our party around one person to defeat bothDonald TrumpandPresident Biden.”
Hurd noted that he is throwing his support behind South Carolina Gov.Nikki Haley, as he believes she is a “leader” that can navigate “complex challenges” in the U.S., especially issues regarding “national security.”
“Ambassador Haley has shown a willingness to articulate a different vision for the country than Donald Trump and has an unmatched grasp on the complexities of our foreign policy,” he added. “I wholeheartedly endorse Ambassador Haley and look forward to supporting her for the remainder of this race.”
Former GOP Congressman Will Hurd and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.Rebecca S. Gratz for The Washington Post via Getty; ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty
Rebecca S. Gratz for The Washington Post via Getty; ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty
Hurd jumped into the presidential race in late June 2023, calling himself a “dark horse” candidate and saying he’s “pissed” that politicians aren’t spending enough time talking about serious issues.
“I believe the Republican Party can be the party that talks about the future, not the past,” Hurd said while announcing his campaign onCBS Mornings. “We should be putting out a vision of how do we have unprecedented peace, how do we have a thriving economy, how do we make sure our kids have a world class education, regardless of their age and location? We can do this. It’s hard.”
Hurd served in Congress from 2015 to 2021, retiring alongside several other Republican House members ahead of the 2020 election. The former congressman got his start in government at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he was tasked with briefing members of Congress, which initially ignited his interest in politics.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
When Miami Mayor Suarez announced in August that he was suspending his GOP presidential bid after he failed to qualify for the first Republican debate, he stopped short of endorsing another candidate,saying, “I look forward to keeping in touch with the other Republican presidential candidates and doing what I can to make sure our party puts forward a strong nominee who can inspire and unify the country, renew Americans’ trust in our institutions and in each other, and win.”
The Democratic race for president also slimmed down this week, withRobert F. Kennedy Jr.announcing on Monday that he was leaving the Democratic Party and would begin campaigning for the White House as an independent.
source: people.com
