Mike Pence Declines to Endorse Trump for 2024, Stresses Commitment to Conservative Values
Mike Pence Stays Silent on Voting Plans, Declines to Back Trump in 2024 In a recent appearance on CBS News’ Face The Nation, former Vice President Mike Pence did not disclose his voting intentions for the upcoming presidential election and confirmed that he would not be endorsing Donald Trump for the presidency in 2024.
Despite their past alliance, Pence made it clear in a previous Fox News interview that he wouldn’t be supporting Trump in the next election due to differing political agendas. Reflecting on Their Legacy During their time in office, Pence expressed pride in their accomplishments but cited significant divergences in their visions for the country as the reason for not backing Trump in the future.
The January 6 Incident The discord between Trump and Pence originated from the events of January 6, 2021, when Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn Joe Biden’s electoral victory. Pence, fulfilling his constitutional duties as Senate president, confirmed that he lacked the authority to alter the election results, ultimately certifying Biden’s win.
Pence’s Pardon Pence shared on Face the Nation that he had forgiven Trump for the events of that day. Loyalty to the Constitution and Conservative Principles Pence reiterated that his decision not to endorse Trump was rooted in his commitment to constitutional principles and core conservative values, such as fiscal responsibility and global leadership, which he believes Trump has strayed from.
Unyielding Stance Despite being pressed by host Margaret Brennan, Pence stood firm in his stance of not endorsing Trump, staying focused on the future trajectory of the Republican Party. Pence’s Resolute Position Nevertheless, in his Fox News interview, Pence stated, “I would never vote for Joe Biden,” underscoring his alignment with the Republican Party.
Approaching Election As the election approaches, with both parties emphasizing democratic values, the Democrats caution against the implications of a Trump return, while Republicans criticize Biden’s policies, setting the stage for a heated and closely contested race.
