### Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Withholds Support from Trump and Harris

Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan recently announced that neither former President Donald Trump nor Vice President Kamala Harris has earned his vote in the upcoming presidential election. Having served as governor from 2015 to 2023, Hogan made his stance clear during an appearance on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Despite receiving Trump’s endorsement, Hogan reiterated he won't be casting his vote for the former president.

Hogan emphasized his commitment to prioritizing the nation over party loyalty, reminding viewers that he also refrained from voting for Trump in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. "I'm willing to put country over party, and I'm hoping that the voters will be willing to do the same thing," Hogan stated.

The former governor, known for his moderate stance, is currently running for an open U.S. Senate seat representing Maryland, competing against Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. The race has become unexpectedly competitive despite Maryland's strong Democratic leanings. Hogan has often distanced himself from his party in the past, frequently criticizing Trump and emphasizing his separate identity after serving two terms as governor in a predominantly Democratic state.

Hogan voiced concerns over what he sees as the divisive rhetoric promulgated by Trump, as well as the overall toxic nature of current political discourse across party lines. “I'm very concerned and I believe both parties are way off track from what their kind of base core values used to be," Hogan said, noting that the Democratic Party has moved too far to the left, while the GOP has increasingly become "more of a Trump party."

Despite Trump’s endorsement, Hogan expressed no intention of appearing at campaign events with the former president or attending a Baltimore Orioles game together. "I don't think I will," Hogan remarked, indicating a clear desire to maintain his independence from Trump’s influence in his Senate bid.