Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has suspended his campaign for office, citing “false accusations” from the media as the reason.

“As of today, with a lot of prayer and soul-searching, I am suspending my presidential campaign,” Cain said during a press conference on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Ginger White, an Atlanta business woman, has notably claimed to have had a 13-year extramarital affair with Cain. Cain, though denying the claim, has been under constant criticism from opponents and media outlets since White came forth.

There have been other obstacles in the way of Cain’s campaign. Several women other than White have claimed Cain committed sexual misconduct towards them, and there has also been controversy over the legality of some of his campaign funding. He’s also faced criticism for his lack of political experience, as well as some of his views on America’s foreign policy.

Dave Welch, a Republican strategist that assisted Cain during his run, has stated his lack of faith in the campaign. “His chances at winning the presidency are effectively zero,” Welch said in an opinion with The Associated Press. Though he has yet to officially end his campaign, popular opinion amongst media outlets such as CNN and Fox News is that Cain will be unable to regain his spot as a frontrunner in the Republican race.

“I am at peace with my God. I am at peace with my wife. And she is at peace with me,” Cain stated. He then went on to talk about his campaign, saying “We have not lost our enthusiasm at this point. We are going to reassess things over the next several days and let you know, positive or negative, whatever the case may be.”