`` I want to end the Patriot Act , I want to balance the federal budget tomorrow Johnson switched to the Libertarian Party when his campaign stalled in the primaries . The former governor of New Mexico has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and is running for president as an independent. Still , name recognition is one of his biggest hurdles as a third-party candidate .
Johnson switched to the Libertarian Party when his campaign stalled in the primaries . The former governor of New Mexico has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and is running for president as an independent. Still , name recognition is one of his biggest hurdles as a third-party candidate .