Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Declines to Challenge Trump for Republican Nomination in 2024

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Sunday that he will not be seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2024. Hogan had been seriously considering a run for president since leaving office in January, but ultimately decided that the stakes were too high to risk helping former President Donald Trump recapture the nomination.

In an interview on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Hogan said that he was flattered by the encouragement he had received from people all across the country to consider running for president. He added that he cares deeply about the country and his party, but ultimately decided that he would not be a candidate for the Republican nomination.

The race for the Republican nomination has been slow to take shape, with Trump making his third bid for the nomination. Hogan said that he cares more about ensuring a future for the Republican Party than securing his own future in the party.

Hogan served as the Governor of Maryland from 2015 to 2023. During his tenure, he was a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump. He has also been an outspoken advocate for bipartisanship and compromise.

Hogan’s decision not to run for president in 2024 leaves the Republican field wide open. It remains to be seen who will step up to challenge Trump for the nomination.