In an interview on CBS News's "Face the Nation," Manchin emphasized his love for his country and expressed his belief that a Trump presidency would be detrimental to the nation.
"Constructive criticism. Let me make very clear: I love my country too much to vote for Donald Trump. I think it would be very detrimental to my country," Manchin stated when asked about his criticism of President Biden.
When questioned about the 2024 presidential race and the possibility of a third-party candidate, Manchin indicated that he would have a better understanding by the time Super Tuesday arrives.
"I think we'll find out, you'll just have to find out what's going on. If there's a movement for a third party, can that movement make a difference?" Manchin pondered.
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Manchin emphasized that he would not be a spoiler and that people desire options and change. He suggested that the situation would sort itself out by then.
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"I'm not going to be a spoiler, never have been and never will be. But people want options, or they want change. So you've got to see what comes, and by then I think things will hopefully sort themselves out," Manchin explained.
When asked if he would consider running for the White House, Manchin did not rule it out, stating that he would do everything he can to save his country and support whoever he believes can best help the nation.
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"I'm going to do everything I can to save my country, and I'll do whatever it takes. I'll help whoever and support whoever I think can best help this country. Come back to this common sense, sensible middle, which is center-left, center-right, working together with a majority. You can't govern from extremes," Manchin concluded.
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