Matt Rosendale Ends Senate Run After Trump Endorses Opponent

The Montana Republican says ‘the hill was just too steep’ with former President Donald Trump endorsing his main opponent.

Matt Rosendale speaks at a news conference outside the Capitol, on July 25, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) said on Thursday that he was withdrawing his bid for the U.S. Senate, citing former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of his main opponent and a lack of resources as reasons behind the move.

It comes a week after Mr. Rosendale announced his candidacy on Feb. 10, the same day when President Trump said he would be endorsing former Navy SEAL and businessman Tim Sheehy for the Senate.