October 28th 2023.
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has ended his 2024 Republican presidential campaign and thrown his support behind former President Donald Trump. Elder, who ran a failed recall effort to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom in 2021, made this announcement on Oct. 26.
"After careful consideration and consultation with my team, I've made the difficult decision to end my campaign," Elder said. "It's time to unite behind Trump to defeat President Joe Biden and promote conservative America-first principles and policies."
Elder expressed hope that his campaign brought attention to his core issues, such as fatherlessness, combating crime, and challenging systemic racism in the United States. He joins other major GOP candidates who have withdrawn from the 2024 race, including Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, former Texas congressman Will Hurd, and businessman Perry Johnson. Johnson also endorsed Trump as he left the race, while Hurd backed former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley.
When Elder entered the race back in April, he had a platform focused on reversing America's decline and bringing forth a new "American Golden Age." However, he struggled to gain visibility in a field dominated by Trump and other high-profile contenders like Mike Pence, Ron DeSantis, and Tim Scott.
Elder's campaign also suffered from his inability to meet the polling and donor qualifications set by the Republican National Committee for participation in presidential debates. He filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, claiming that the debate participation rules were not fairly applied to all candidates.
In the 2021 recall election for California governor, Elder earned the most votes but was ultimately overshadowed by the majority of voters who chose to keep Newsom in office. Elder's presence in the race seemingly energized Newsom's supporters, as the Democratic governor criticized Elder's conservative positions on issues like abortion rights, COVID-19 restrictions, and support for Trump.
Despite the recall's outcome, Elder believes his message resonated with voters. He gained prominence through his conservative radio programs and frequent appearances on right-wing media outlets. Elder, an Ivy League-educated lawyer from Los Angeles' South Central neighborhood, has made a name for himself in conservative circles. He is now ready to join forces with Trump and work towards a conservative America-first agenda.
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