02/16/2024

Joe Manchin Announces He Won’t Run for President

His statement ends months of speculation

Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-WV) announced Friday he will not run for president after months of flirting with a campaign that could have complicated the 2024 race for the White House.

During a speech in West Virginia, Manchin said he "will not be involved in a presidential run" as he continues to focus on other ways to bring a divided country together. He also said he did not want to play the role of a spoiler as President Joe Biden nears a likely rematch with former president Donald Trump.

"I just don't think it's the right time," Manchin said. "Democracy is at stake right now."

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