Larry Elder Suspends 2024 Presidential Campaign, Endorses Donald Trump

Elder's campaign struggled from the start, missing the polling and donor thresholds required to qualify for the Republican debates and polling at less than 1%; Elder is fourth major GOP candidate to drop out this cycle.

Larry Elder, a conservative talk radio host and unsuccessful 2021 California gubernatorial candidate, has announced the suspension of his 2024 presidential campaign and formally endorsed former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.
Elder stated that he made the 'difficult decision' after careful consideration and consultation with his campaign team, and emphasized the importance of uniting behind Trump to 'beat Joe Biden' and oppose what he perceives as the 'left's destruction of America'.
Despite announcing his presidential bid in April, Elder's campaign struggled to gain traction, especially after not meeting donor and polling qualifications to participate in the first two Republican National Committee presidential debates.
Elder's campaign focused on countering allegations of systemic racism in America, addressing 'the crisis of fatherlessness', limiting federal spending and countering crime rates, which he argued were connected to the issues he aimed to address.
The radio host is the fourth notable GOP candidate to drop out of the 2024 presidential race this cycle, with Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, former Texas Congressman Will Hurd, and businessman Perry Johnson also exiting the race.