Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has ruled out a campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, ending speculation that the Missouri senator could seek the White House after President Donald Trump’s second term.

In an interview published Tuesday, Hawley told the Washington Examiner that he has “no intention of doing so, period” when asked about a 2028 presidential campaign. Hawley declined to elaborate, saying he had “no insight to offer you on 2028, one way or another” and that attention should remain on upcoming elections.

Hawley’s name had emerged in discussions about the next Republican presidential field. In August, the Washington Examiner reported that anti-abortion leaders had viewed Hawley as a potential 2028 contender because of his record on abortion policy, although no major organization had formally backed a Hawley presidential campaign.

The Missouri senator has also developed a national profile through his Senate work and occasional disagreements with the Trump administration. Hawley, a former Missouri attorney general, was first elected to the Senate in 2018 and is serving a second term.

Hawley’s decision removes one potential Republican contender from early speculation about the 2028 field. Other Republicans who have been discussed include Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, and Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, while other lawmakers have also left the door open to a campaign.