Staff Reports
Former Texas Congressman Will Hurd has announced the end of his campaign for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. In a statement on X, Hurd referred to himself as the “dark horse candidate” and acknowledged the obstacles he faced in the race. He cited several reasons for entering the race, including a desire to ensure the longevity of America and a belief that Americans deserve better than a rematch between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Hurd emphasized the need for discussions on important issues such as artificial intelligence, China, and the crisis at the southern border.
Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd Ends GOP 2024 Presidential Bid, Endorses Nikki Haley 👇https://t.co/5pzYodPWcN
— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) October 10, 2023
Despite his initial success, Hurd acknowledged that he had not garnered enough support to continue the race. He recognized the importance of consolidating the party around one candidate to defeat both Trump and Biden. Hurd, an outspoken critic of Trump, warned that nominating him or anyone imitating his divisive behavior would result in a loss for the party.
Hurd endorsed Nikki Haley as the best alternative to Trump, praising her understanding of national security and foreign policy complexities. He expressed his full support for Haley and announced his intention to back her for the remainder of the race. Hurd’s endorsement came just months after he launched his campaign, aiming to bring “commonsense leadership” to America and take on Trump. However, he struggled to gain traction in multiple polls.
In response to Hurd’s endorsement, Haley expressed gratitude and emphasized the need for unity in order to make Joe Biden a one-term president. Despite Hurd’s support, President Trump remains the frontrunner for the Republican nomination according to multiple polls.
