Former Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) officially announced he was jumping into the GOP’s already jam-packed race for the 2024 presidential nomination. Hurd, who represented Texas’ 23rd congressional district from 2015 to 2021, wants to lead our country because he’s “sick of our [elected officials] lying to us — we are dealing with a number of generational-defining challenges.” During a conversation on Forbes Road to 2024, Hurd discussed those issues, including China, the economy, immigration, AI, gun violence, and more — at length.
Hurd is a self-described “dark horse” contender — a Morning Consult tracker has him with 0% support just over a week after his announcement. The same poll found former President Trump, someone who Hurd has frequently spoken out against, far and away leading the pack at 57%. How will he make a lane for himself in this crowded race? “If you’re trying to be a clone of Donald Trump,” Hurd tells Forbes, “you’re going to have a difficult time.”
The Texas Republican also vows to not support Trump should he clinch the Republican nomination, a move that will keep him off the RNC’s first debate stage. “I just can’t lie to the American public in order to get access to a microphone.” He also offered a stark warning to the Republican Party should they nominate Trump: “We are willingly reelecting Joe Biden — period. Full stop.”
For the full interview, click on the video above.
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