Michael Avenatti won’t run for president in 2020

Published December 4, 2018 5:17pm ET



Michael Avenatti said Tuesday he is no longer considering a run for president in 2020, despite his concerns that the Democratic Party will not nominate a candidate who can defeat President Trump.

“After consultation with my family and at their request, I have decided not to seek the Presidency of the United States in 2020,” he said in a statement. “I do not make this decision lightly — I make it out of respect for my family. But for their concerns, I would run.”

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