Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC), one of President Trump’s staunchest defenders in Congress, will not seek another term, he announced Thursday.

The four-term lawmaker said in a statement that he “struggled greatly” with the decision but that he viewed his position in Congress as a “temporary job.”

Speaking with Politico, which first reported the news, Meadows said, “Endorsed term limits — never ran on a term-limit pledge. Every year it’s a decision whether you’re going to run again.

“I felt like filing and then potentially resigning at some point in the future would not serve my constituents in North Carolina best,” he added.

The North Carolina Republican did not disclose details on his post-congressional career plans, though he did tout his intention to remain a strong ally of the president.

“My work with President Trump and his administration is only beginning,” he wrote, adding, “This President has accomplished incredible results for the country in just 3 years, and I’m fully committed to staying in the fight with him and his team to build on those successes and deliver on his promises for the years to come.”

Meadows also told Politico that he and Trump have spoken about how they can work more closely together after his departure from Capitol Hill.

Meadows has become the 25th House Republican to announce his retirement, further complicating the GOP’s goal of retaking the lower chamber’s majority in 2020.