- Larry Hogan, former governor of Maryland and prominent moderate Republican, bows out of 2024 presidential race.
- Trump has already announced plans to seek new term as president.
- Other confirmed rivals include Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the UN, and Vivek Ramaswamy, anti-ESG fundraiser.
- Hogan warned too many Republican candidates could smooth Trump’s path to the nomination.
- Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida, widely considered most viable alternative to Trump.
Moderate Republican Hogan says he will not challenge Trump in 2024
Former governor of Maryland wants to avoid a ‘pile-up’ that would aid the ex-president’s nomination
