Mr. Mike Pence at an event in Iowa on June 3.6
In the campaign announcement video released on June 7.6, before giving a campaign kick-off speech on the same evening in Iowa, Mr. Mike Pence described himself as a Ronald Reagan-era Republican seeking to take the country. America is back to conservative principles, CNN reports.
“It's easy being on the sidelines, but that's not how I grew up. That is why today, before God and my family, I announce that I will run for president of the United States," Pence, who also served as governor of Indiana and was a six-term senator, said in the paragraph. The video is two and a half minutes long, according to CNN.
What chance does the former "deputy" Pence have when confronting Trump for the position of running for the US presidency in 2024?
With the announcement of joining the US election battlefield 2024, Mr. Pence puts himself in a special position as the first vice president in modern American history to challenge the "old boss", former President Donald Trump, who is the leading candidate on the Republican side in this race.
Despite his loyalty to Mr. Trump, Mr. Pence broke off ties with the former president when he refused to dismiss the 2020 election results and presided over the process of certifying Joe Biden's victory in that race. on January 6.1.2021, XNUMX. Crowds of Trump supporters broke into a riot on the Capitol and some demanded to "hang" the former vice president.
In the video - which does not mention Mr Trump and does not include an image of the former president - Mr. Pence said that "different times require different leadership". But Mr. Pence has criticized President Biden by name, saying the current owner of the White House and the far left have "weakened America both internally and externally".
“We can bring this country back. We can protect our country and protect our borders. We can revive our economy and put our country back on the path to a balanced budget, protect our liberties, and give America a fresh start in life.” Mr. Pence said.
The video was released after Mr. Pence submitted his candidacy to the Federal Election Commission on June 5.6. On June 7.6, Mr. Pence is expected to officially launch his campaign in Iowa, one of the first states to hold Republican primaries in 2024 and considered weak by his team. important factor in winning the party's nomination. Mr. Pence will also participate in a public event hosted by CNN in Iowa on the evening of June 7.6.
Earlier in the day, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced his 2024 presidential campaign. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is also expected to announce his entry into the race on the same day. Both are Republican candidates.
