"Montana GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale Retires Amid Defamatory Rumors"
TL;DR
Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana has announced that he will not seek reelection to his US House seat, citing "defamatory rumors" and death threats. Rosendale briefly ran for a US Senate seat but dropped out after former President Donald Trump endorsed another candidate. Despite previously announcing his intention to run for his House seat again, Rosendale has now decided to withdraw from the race due to the attacks making it impossible for him to focus on serving the community.
- GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana says he is not running for reelection CNN
- 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 Decides to Retire After 'Defamatory Rumors' The Daily Beast
- Rosendale drops reelection bid, will retire at end of term The Hill
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