Former President Trump met with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday in a meeting that was described as a “very good and cordial” meeting in which the top agenda item was taking back the House come 2022.
"Honestly, it has gotten harder and harder to break through the partisan gridlock and make progress on substantive policy, and that has contributed to my decision," Portman said in a statement.
Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) announced Monday that he will not seek reelection for a third term in the Senate in 2022, citing “partisan gridlock” as a major factor in his decision to retire.