U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello recently told CNN that the constant questions he’s asked about President Donald Trump is one of the reasons he’s not seeking re-election in Pennsylvania’s Sixth Congressional District, writes Gillian Edevane for Newsweek.

A graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, Costello said that, instead of having to answer for the controversial remarks of the president, he would prefer to talk about pressing legislative issues.

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“No matter what I say or do, I feel all I do is answer questions about Donald Trump, rather than health insurance or tax policy,” he said.

Costello said that he believes the current political environment is very challenging and that it’s best for him to take some time to decide what he plans to do next.

Read more about Ryan Costello in Newsweek here.