All articles tagged with #mike pence
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Axios
Mike Pence's think tank, Advancing American Freedom, has recruited over a dozen top staffers from the Heritage Foundation amid internal conflicts within the MAGA movement, driven by disagreements over issues like anti-Semitism, foreign policy, and ideological direction.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Unpublished notes from Mike Pence reveal Trump called him a 'wimp' and pressured him to block Biden's certification on Jan. 6, 2021, with these notes potentially serving as key evidence in investigations into Trump's actions surrounding the Capitol riot, as detailed in Jonathan Karl's upcoming book.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Former Vice President Mike Pence expressed support for President Trump's recent decision to deploy federal troops to Washington D.C. to combat crime, while reflecting on the delayed response during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and noting that he wished Trump had done more that day.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO Europe
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg urges allies to provide air defense systems to Ukraine, as Germany pushes for an 'Immediate Action on Air Defence' initiative within NATO. Meanwhile, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence warns that Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses, calling on Congress to approve funding for Ukraine aid and emphasizing that isolation is not the answer. Additionally, Ukrainian backers criticize a perceived double standard in allies rushing to Israel's defense while not providing similar support to Ukraine, as Chinese President Xi Jinping tells German Chancellor Scholz that Beijing is not a security threat and urges Europe to stop the trade war.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Former Vice President Mike Pence discusses the Republican Party's stance on renewing aid to Ukraine in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Former Vice President Mike Pence has landed a teaching position at Grove City College, a conservative Christian school in Pennsylvania, as the Distinguished Visiting Fellow for Faith & Public Life. Pence will be involved in the school's new Center for Faith & Public Life, aiming to explore and support the presence of Christian faith in public institutions. He expressed his honor in serving in this role and emphasized the importance of faith in public life. Grove City College President Paul J. McNulty praised Pence as the "perfect choice" for the position, highlighting his leadership and thought leadership in public life. Pence will teach a course, write, speak with students, and participate in various events at the college.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Pittsburgh
Former Vice President Mike Pence will be teaching a course at Grove City College as a distinguished visiting fellow for the new Center for Faith and Public Life, focusing on the presence of Christian faith in public institutions. Pence will provide thought leadership through speaking and writing, interact with students, and teach a course with the college president. Pence expressed his honor in serving as a visiting fellow, emphasizing that faith and engaging in public life are not mutually exclusive.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized former President Donald Trump's call for states to set their own abortion policy, calling it a "slap in the face" to pro-life Americans. Trump's announcement, made on Truth Social, has sparked criticism from conservative Republicans who advocate for a national ban on abortion. Trump's stance on abortion has become a focal point in the 2024 presidential election, with Democrats accusing him of trying to mislead voters about his opposition to abortion rights. Pence and other Republicans, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, have voiced their disagreement with Trump's position, advocating for a national minimum standard limiting abortion at fifteen weeks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticizes Donald Trump's abortion stance as a betrayal of pro-life voters, advocating for a nationwide 15-week abortion ban, while Trump supports leaving abortion policy to the states. Pence's former chief of staff also rebukes Trump's position, while some Republicans, like Sen. Lindsey Graham, disagree with Trump's stance. Democrats and anti-abortion rights groups express disappointment and concern over Trump's position, with President Joe Biden warning that Trump would sign a national abortion ban into law if reelected.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized former President Donald Trump's statement on leaving abortion rights to the states, calling it a "slap in the face" to anti-abortion voters. Pence, an evangelical Christian who supports national abortion restrictions, expressed discontent with Trump's lack of endorsement for a federal ban and accused Republican politicians of being too willing to abandon the fight for life. Pence's own presidential bid focused on reaching evangelical voters and advocating for abortion restrictions at the federal level.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A witness testified that former President Donald Trump warned then-Vice President Mike Pence that certifying the election results on January 6 would be a "career killer," in a last-ditch effort to overturn the election. The witness, a White House valet, recounted Trump's direct threat to Pence, which was part of Trump's attempt to convince Pence to overturn the results. Pence and his advisers had repeatedly told Trump there was no legal basis to interfere with the electoral vote tally, and Pence ultimately disavowed Trump's theories, leading to strained relations between the two.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Media Matters for America
Former Vice President Mike Pence declined to endorse Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid during a live interview on Fox News, a move that received minimal coverage on the network. While MSNBC and CNN extensively covered Pence's refusal, Fox News provided only 4 minutes of airtime, with its prime-time shows ignoring the news altogether. Pence cited disagreements with Trump on constitutional duties, conservative agenda, federal debt, abortion, and foreign policy. The network's minimal coverage reflects its pro-Trump stance, as Pence's announcement challenges the former president's campaign.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Former President Donald Trump attacked former Rep. Liz Cheney, accusing her of sitting on evidence related to the Capitol riot investigation, prompting Cheney to accuse him of being "afraid of the truth." Cheney, a vocal critic of Trump, stated that he and his attorneys have had all the evidence for months and are attempting to delay criminal trials. Trump also made controversial remarks about potential 2024 election outcomes and referred to individuals involved in the riot as "hostages," drawing criticism from Democrats and conservative critics, including former Vice President Mike Pence, who condemned the use of the term.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized former President Donald Trump for using "unacceptable" language at a rally in Ohio, where Trump saluted individuals involved in the Capitol riot and falsely referred to them as "hostages."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NJ.com
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton surprised many by agreeing with former Vice President Mike Pence's decision not to endorse Donald Trump for the 2024 election, marking a shift in Pence's loyalty to Trump after the Capitol riot. This comes as a vocal minority of GOP officials continue to oppose Trump's bid for the presidency, despite the majority of Republican members of Congress rallying behind him.