Former US Vice President Mike Pence.
According to CNN, the news that Mr. Pence is running for president next term was first reported by NBC News.
The fact that Pence announced his candidacy in Iowa, rather than his home state of Indiana, shows that he is focused on the state that is often the site of the first caucus of the Republican presidential nomination process.
When running for office, Mr. Pence will face off against his former superior, former President Donald Trump - currently the leading candidate among the Republican presidential candidates.
Mr. Pence will turn 74 on June 7. Before being appointed Vice President of Mr. Trump in the 6 election, Mr. Pence was the governor of Indiana and a former US congressman.
In recent speeches, Mr. Pence has focused on fiscal accountability and reform of entitlement programs, supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, and promoting an anti-abortion and anti-abortion stance. progressive gender ideology.
In addition, according to CNN, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie also plans to announce his candidacy at the 2024 US presidential election on June 6. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will also make an announcement on June 6 in Fargo.
Reuters reported that the growing number of candidates entering the race for the White House in 2024 has raised fears of a split in the Republican party. To date, 9 candidates of this party have announced or almost announced their candidacy.
