Green Changes Course, Will Run for Reelection After Encouragement to Fulfill 'Duty' to Country
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Green previously announced he would not seek reelection, but now says he will run for a 4th term after calls from constituents and colleagues, including former President Trump.
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Green said the words "Duty, honor, country" reminded him he had a duty to fulfill to his country.
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Earlier, Green had pointed to the successful impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as a reason to not seek reelection.
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Green's district was redrawn in 2022 to include part of Nashville.
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As Homeland Security chairman, Green led the impeachment push against Mayorkas over border security.