Mike Pence does not have Donald Trump’s back. That’s what the former vice president told a group of conservatives earlier in the week.
Speaking with one of the most popular radio hosts in the country, The Hill writes that Pence announced he’ll be standing on the sidelines as the race for the White House heats up this fall.
“For my part, I’m staying out of the presidential campaign,” Pence said at “The Gathering,” an event organized by conservative radio host Erick Erickson.
For the reason that I cannot endorse this growing abandonment of our allies on the world stage that’s taken hold in parts of our party,” he said. “I cannot endorse ignoring our national debt that reached $35 trillion just in the last week. I cannot support marginalizing the right to life in our party as we saw in our national platform.”
Pence also cited former President Trump’s repeated claims that he should have rejected the 2020 election results on Jan. 6, 2021, when he refused to do so, and rioters stormed the Capitol.
The former Indiana governor made clear he was not supporting Vice President Harris or the Democratic campaign, saying Republicans have “got to hold them accountable and make sure the American people know what they’re offering.”
After an unsuccessful bid for the GOP nomination, Pence previously stated he would not support Donald Trump. Some anti-Trump Republicans have urged him to endorse the Democratic ticket, but the former vice president says that’s a bridge too far. His advocacy group has committed to investing $20 million this year to influence the conservative agenda, countering what Pence calls populism that strays from traditional conservative values.
This $20 million initiative aims to support candidates who adhere to core conservative principles, such as maintaining a strong military and advocating for limited government. The effort will also promote key conservative policies, including the Trump-era tax cuts, reflecting Pence’s commitment to preserving traditional Republican values.
Good call stay away OK
Pence has dropped off of my support radar screen now and it’s too bad that has happened.
Staying on the sideline or not voting because you hate Trump is an anti American move. It only makes sense if you believe Harris/Walz is good for our country. Pence must think Harris/Walz is better for America than 4 more years of Trump. Pence was the one person more than anyone else who could have revealed the stolen election. Instead he supported democrats and the deep state.