North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum suspended his presidential campaign on Monday after failing to gain polling momentum in a crowded GOP field.
“Our decision to run for President comes from a place of concern for every American and a mission to restore faith in American leadership and our democratic institutions. While this primary process has shaken my faith in many media organizations and political party institutions, it has only strengthened my faith in America,” Burgum said in a statement.
“We are very grateful to everyone who supported us with their ideas, prayers, advocacy, encouragement and enthusiasm,” added the 67-year-old billionaire.
Senior staffers were notified over the weekend that Burgum would be suspending his campaign, while the rest were told in an all-hands call Monday morning, a source close to the campaign told The Post. Burgum’s team will remain on payroll through the holidays, the person added.
Burgum’s campaign bragged about the governor’s influence in making energy policy a campaign issue, and criticized the Republican National Committee over its debate eligibility criteria, arguing it was not “related to the qualifications associated with actually doing the job of president.”
Burgum failed to take the stage at the third Republican debate in Miami Nov. 8 after qualifying for the first two bouts, and is not expected to qualify for the fourth debate, set for Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Despite the long odds, Burgum vowed to The Post last month he would stay in the race through the Jan. 15 Iowa caucuses and the Jan. 23 New Hampshire primary.
“We will be on the ballot and people will be able to caucus for us in January. Here and in New Hampshire, absolutely, positively,” the governor said on Nov. 20, adding that he wants to exceed the “lowest expectations” in the Hawkeye State.
During his debate appearance, Burgum aggressively emphasized his message of China’s energy and threat — at one point receiving a warning from a moderator that his microphone would be cut off if he continued to interrupt.
The businessman has averaged 0.6% support nationally, as well as 2.7% in Iowa, 2.0% in New Hampshire and 0.3% in South Carolina, according to RealClearPolitics.
Burgum paid his team through December and the holidays, sources close to the campaign told The Post.
Senior staff learned about the suspension this weekend and there was an all-staff call Monday morning before the announcement, the source added.
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