House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) has officially reversed his retirement decision two weeks after he announced he'd be leaving Washington, D.C.
The Tennessee Republican initially announced his decision to retire on Feb. 14, having led the successful effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
But upon further reflection – and the urging of former President Donald Trump – Green has changed his mind.
As Fox News reports:
“While my strong desire was to leave Congress at the end of this year, since my announcement, I have received countless calls from constituents, colleagues, and President Trump urging me to reconsider,” Green said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“I will be running for re-election so I can be here on Day 1 next year to help President Trump end this border crisis once and for all.”
His announcement came shortly after Trump urged Green to reconsider in a post on his Truth Social account. The former president said he would endorse Green if he ran.
“Mark Green has had lots of options because of his political talents, and the great job he has done as a Congressman, but given the fantastic work he's doing as Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, I hope he runs for Re-Election to the U.S. House of Representatives. If he does, he has my Complete and Total Endorsement!” Trump wrote.
Across the country, Trump continues to exert his influence on the Republican Party by handing out coveted endorsements in down-ballot races.
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