Former Texas Governor Rick Perry left the presidential race

The former governor of Texas, a candidate for the nomination of the US presidential candidate from the Republican Party, Rick Perry, said, speaking to his supporters in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, that he is completing his election campaign.

Perry added that he had no regrets about participating in the race.

The former governor of Texas began his campaign on July 4, but he could not manage to stand out among the many Republican competitors. According to a recent survey, his rating in the state of Iowa, which is critical for a successful launch of the election campaign, where the first Republican caucus will take place in January, did not exceed one percent.

Rick Perry participated in the previous presidential elections in 2012 of the year, at first he was in the lead in polls, however, after an unsuccessful performance in the debate, his campaign stalled, and in the end he lost to the Republican candidate Mittu Romney.

Perry is also known for the fact that, replacing the governor of Texas, George W. Bush, he stayed in this position the longest of his predecessors in the history of the state.

Responding to the scandalous statement of Donald Trump, who indiscriminately insulted immigrants from Latin America, calling them "criminals and rapists," Perry tried to rebuke the current favorite of the Republicans: .

In recent weeks, Rick Perry has repeatedly harshly criticized Trump, however, despite the solid track record and reputation of a conservative, he has failed to secure enough support from Republican voters.