Chris Sununu, a Trump critic who hoped to attract independents to the Republican Party, says he will not be a 2024 presidential candidate.

Gov. Chris Sununu's decision to bow out of the 2024 race comes as the field of GOP candidates continues to grow.

Chris Sununu will not run for president in 2024, the Republican said Monday, after months of sending mixed signals about a White House bid. Sununu’s decision to forgo a 2024 presidential campaign is consistent with his recent comments that candidates without a clear path should clear out of the primary quickly — or skip it entirely — to avoid re-nominating Donald Trump,