Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Declines 2024 Presidential Run
- Mike Pompeo announced on Fox News that he will not seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024, citing personal reasons.
- Pompeo's decision comes after months of speculation that he would join the race and criticsm of former President Trump's fiscal policies.
- Pompeo did not endorse any other candidates but said he hopes the race focuses on policy issues like the deficit and military.
- Pompeo's announcement leaves former President Trump and Nikki Haley as the top declared Republican candidates.
- While ruling out a 2024 run, Pompeo did not completely close the door on running for president in the future.