United States Senator Joe Manchin (pictured) announced on Friday that he will not be a candidate for the presidential race in the upcoming 2024 elections, according to ABC News.
"I will not be seeking a third-party run. I will not be involved in a presidential race," Manchin said at an event at West Virginia University. "I will be involved in making sure that we secure a president that has the knowledge and has the passion and has the ability to bring this country together."
Earlier, the senator had expressed his willingness to potentially run for president, stating that he would "absolutely" consider it if it meant serving the country and posing a significant challenge to current president Joe Biden's campaign.
