White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and former President Donald Trump praised Elise Stefanik for suspending her campaign for governor and foregoing reelection, following her earlier announcement that she would withdraw from the Republican primary and not seek another term in Congress.Stefanik said on X that she felt “truly humbled and grateful” for support across the political spectrum and would focus on her young son’s safety, growth and happiness rather than engage in a protracted primary after a month of campaigning.