Michael Avenatti announces he will not run for president in 2020
December 04, 2018 at 12:15 PM EST
Controversial lawyer Michael Avenatti announced Tuesday he will not run for president in 2020. Avenatti, who first gained fame and infamy for his representation of porn star Stormy Daniels in multiple legal cases involving President Donald Trump, said, "I do not make this decision lightly — I make it out of respect for my family."