Will Hurd drops out of 2024 presidential race and endorses Nikki Haley

Former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) suspended his 2024 presidential campaign on Monday and endorsed former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley for the Republican nomination.

Why it matters: Hurd, an outspoken critic of former President Trump, called for the need to consolidate "our party around one person to defeat both [Trump] and President Biden" in his announcement.

Haley, who is still far behind Trump, has been rising in recent polls in the latest sign of her momentum following two strong debate performances.

What he's saying: "Unfortunately, it has become clear to me and my team that the time has come to suspend our campaign," Hurd said in an online statement.