"Montana GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale to Retire Amid Defamatory Rumors"
TL;DR
GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale has decided to retire from politics, citing "defamatory rumors" and a "death threat" as reasons for dropping out of the House race. This comes after his failed Senate bid and allegations from former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. Despite initially vowing to stay in the race, poor fundraising and lack of support led to his decision to withdraw.
- GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale Decides to Retire After 'Defamatory Rumors' The Daily Beast
- Rosendale suspends House race, will not seek re-election in Montana: 'Taken a serious toll on me' Fox News
- Republican Leaving Congress Over 'Rumors' Newsweek
- GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana says he is not running for reelection CNN
- Rosendale drops reelection bid, will retire at end of term The Hill
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