"It has been my highest honor to serve America and the Great State of Montana as a U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, State Senator, Congressman, and the 52d Secretary of the Interior. It has been my privilege to fight on the front lines defending freedom, faith, family, and the values that make America and Montana strong."
"He had quietly undergone multiple surgeries recently connected to his military service and was expected to need additional procedures and recovery time, explaining that he did not want to run the risk of uncertain absence and missed votes."
Rep. Ryan Zinke, a former Navy SEAL and Montana congressman, announced Monday he will not run for re-election due to health concerns and personal beliefs about term limits. Zinke recently underwent multiple surgeries related to his military service and expects to need additional procedures and recovery time. He cited not wanting to risk uncertain absences and missed votes as reasons for his decision. Zinke previously served in the Montana Senate, as Secretary of the Interior under President Trump from 2017 to 2018 (resigning amid ethics investigations), and returned to Congress after winning re-election in 2022. He has remained a strong Trump supporter throughout his political career.
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