"Will Hurd Withdraws from G.O.P. Presidential Race, Backs Haley"

Former Republican congressman Will Hurd has suspended his campaign for president and endorsed Nikki Haley, the former U.N. ambassador and governor of South Carolina. Hurd, who positioned himself as an anti-Trump candidate, failed to gain traction in the crowded field and did not qualify for the Republican National Committee debates. He urged donors, voters, and other candidates to unite around an alternative candidate to Trump, stating that nominating Trump or candidates imitating his behavior would lead to a loss for the Republican Party. Hurd praised Haley's ability to unite and navigate complex challenges, particularly in national security, and Haley thanked him for the endorsement, emphasizing the need to make Joe Biden a one-term president.