Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced on Fox News' Special Report Tuesday night that he is dropping out of the 2016 race for the White House. After his interview with host Bret Baier, Jindal took to Facebook and Twitter to explain his decision.
"I cannot tell you what an honor it has been to run for President of the United States of America. My parents came to this country 45 years ago searching for freedom and a chance. When I was born, we lived in student housing at LSU, and never in their wildest dreams did they think their son would have the opportunity to serve as Governor of Louisiana or to run for President. They raised me to believe Americans can do anything, and they were right, we can. But this is not my time, so I am suspending my campaign for President," Jindal wrote. "I realize that our country is off on the wrong track right now. Everyone knows that, but don’t forget, this is still the greatest country in the history of the world – and every single one of us should start every day by thanking God that we are fortunate enough to be US citizens. Now is the time for all those Americans who still believe in freedom and American exceptionalism to stand up and defend it. The idea of America – the idea that my parents came here for almost a half a century ago - that idea is slipping away from us. Freedom is under assault from both outside our borders and from within. We must act now, we do not have a moment to spare.
It’s been an incredible honor to run for President of this great country. Thank you: https://t.co/IhDcIWOSg8 pic.twitter.com/iRTJ7Bl5IW
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) November 17, 2015