Mike Pence
Republican Former Administration
Summary
Trump's Vice President who refused to overturn the 2020 election, ran against Trump in the 2024 Republican primaries, and said he would not endorse Trump.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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The American people deserve to know that President Trump asked me to put him over my oath to the Constitution. Anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be president of the United States.
Presidential campaign launch
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I believe that anyone who puts themselves over the constitution should never be president of the United States. And anyone who asked someone else to put them over the constitution should never be president of the United States again.
Referencing January 6th and Trump's actions
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I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year.
Interview about the 2024 race
Timeline
January 20, 2017
Inaugurated as Vice President
Became Trump's running mate
January 6, 2021
Refused to overturn election
Defied Trump's pressure on January 6th
January 20, 2021
Left office
End of term
June 7, 2023
Announced 2024 presidential campaign against Trump
Ran in Republican primaries against former boss
March 15, 2024
Said he would not endorse Trump
Formally refused to support Trump's candidacy
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- Vice President of the United States (2017-2021)
- Governor of Indiana (2013-2017)
- U.S. Representative from Indiana (2001-2013)
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Trump asked him to violate his constitutional oath on January 6
- 02 Trump abandoned oath to 'support and defend the Constitution'
- 03 Refused to endorse Trump in 2024
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