
Senator Joe Manchin, a fixture in West Virginia politics for over 40 years and a figure in the U.S. Senate for nearly 15 years, is leaving public office while denouncing the Democratic Party, labeling it "toxic."
A lifelong Democrat, Manchin has served in various political roles, including governor of West Virginia and U.S. Senator, where he became known for his centrist positions and willingness to break with party lines.