Michael Bloomberg says he won’t run for president

Published March 5, 2019 9:54pm ET



Michael Bloomberg announced Tuesday that he will not run for president, closing the door on months of speculation.

Bloomberg, the well-connected former mayor of New York City, has been a vocal critic of President Trump. He said that instead of putting his time into a presidential run, he will focus his energy and personal fortune into thwarting Trump and his agenda.

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