Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, then withdrew it, and then announced his candidacy for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, but now also withdrew it.
“Due to death threats against me and false and defamatory rumors against me and my family, I have been forced to have law enforcement visit my children. This has placed a severe burden on me and my family. What’s more, it caused a serious situation, “MT-02’s Interference with the Next Legislative Election,” House Freedom Caucus. member said statement It was released on Friday.
“For me, public service has always been about service, not a title or position of power. The current attacks have made it impossible for me to focus on my job of serving you. and in the best interest of the community. , I am withdrawing from the House race and do not intend to seek public office,” he announced.
Rosendale ran for U.S. Senate last month, but former President Donald Trump endorsed another candidate, Tim Sheehy.republican senator rand paul Kentucky and mike lee Utah legislators supported Rosendale. But after launching his Senate bid, Rosendale abandoned it. Quote President Trump’s support for Sheehy and “lack of resources”.
Late February, Rosendale announced He said he would seek reelection to his House seat.
However, the lawmaker has now abandoned that bid as well.
Last month, former U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D) suggested there was a “reason” why Rosendale withdrew his bid for the Senate. claim There are rumors that Rosendale “got a 20-year-old staff member pregnant.”
“This is 100% false and defamatory, and former Sen. Heitkamp will be interviewed by his attorney soon,” Rosendale spokesman Ron Kobach said in a statement. politiko.
“After 14 years in public service, our family has become accustomed to a certain amount of attack on Matt for standing up for what he believes in,” said Jean Rosendale, the congressman’s wife. Nonstop local. “But this disturbing lie about our entire family is a political travesty at worst, and everyone should be outraged by it.”
A letter from Rosendale’s lawyers to Heitkamp called Heitkamp’s claims “false and defamatory statements.” “This letter serves as written notice that my client intends to pursue additional legal proceedings in connection with defamatory statements,” the letter, posted online by NonStop Local, reads in part. is stated.
“This letter informs you of your obligation to protect and preserve all documents, records, and data relating to the defamatory statement or my client,” the letter reads.
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