After his former No. 2 pulled out of the race on Saturday, former President Donald Trump said that Mike Pence owed him for being selected as vice president and that he should support his bid for the presidency.
Pence Issues Shocking Withdrawal Announcement
During his speech in Las Vegas, Nevada, Trump expressed his disappointment with the lack of loyalty in the political community. At the Republican Jewish Coalition Summit earlier on Saturday, Pence made the unexpected revelation that he was dropping out of the race for the Republican nominee in 2024.
Trump Insists the Former Vice President Issue an Endorsement
Trump gave a speech at the same event and then hosted a commit to caucus event at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, which is located down the Vegas Strip from the Venetian Conference Center. Despite their severe falling out in the closing days of 2020, Trump stated in his second speech of the day that the former vice president should now support his bid for a third term as president.
‘People Are Leaving Now, and They’re All Endorsing Me’
“You know, people are leaving now, and they’re all endorsing me,'” Trump stated. “I don’t know about Mike Pence. He should endorse me, you know why? Because I had a great successful presidency and he was the vice president,” the former president further remarked. “He should enforce me. I chose him, made him vice president. But people in politics can be very disloyal. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Pence Realizes He Could Not Win the Republican Nomination
“Everyone that leaves seems to be endorsing me,” Trump remarked, referring to some of the other candidates who withdrew from the contest, such as conservative radio commentator Larry Elder. Pence said on Saturday that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential contest as it became more and more obvious that he would not be able to get the Republican nominee.
Pence Assures He Has ‘No Regrets’
“You know, we always knew this would be an uphill battle. But I have no regrets,” Pence said. He continued: “The only thing that would have been harder than coming up short, would have been if we never tried at all.”
Pence Not Among Those Who Believe Trump Has ‘What It Takes’
Trump stated that certain people “have what it takes” to be president and promised to “share one day” those he thought were qualified for the position; however, he made no mention of Pence.
‘The Bible Tells Us That There’s a Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven’
Pence clarified that the reason he started his campaign in the first place was because the United States has “a lot of trouble.” But he asserted that now was not the moment for him to provide assistance. Pence concluded his speech at the Venetian Conference Center on the Las Vegas Strip by saying, “The Bible tells us that there’s a time for every purpose under heaven.”
‘This Is Not My Time’
The crowd responded in amazement as the former vice president spoke, “Traveling across the country over the last six months, I came here to say – it’s become clear to me, this is not my time.” He declared, “I have decided to suspend my campaign for president, effective today, after much prayer and deliberation.”
Withdrawal Announcement Brings Pence Several, Long-Lasting Standing Ovations
As Pence was speaking about stepping down, the hundreds of Jewish Republicans in attendance on Saturday in Las Vegas to hear 2024 GOP hopefuls speak gave him numerous prolonged standing ovations. One of the attendees yelled, “Thank you, Mike.”
‘He’s Fought for America and He’s Fought for Israel’
Speaking two slots down from Pence at the RJC Summit on Saturday was former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, who had some kind words for her now-former rival. “A special point to Vice President Mike Pence – He’s been a good man of faith, he’s been a good man of service. He’s fought for America and he’s fought for Israel, and we all owe him a debt of gratitude.”
‘Thank You All for the Opportunity of Serving as Your Vice President’
Speaking to an adoring audience, Pence expressed his resignation with emotion. “To the American people I say, this is not my time, but it’s still your time,” he declared. “I urge you to hold fast to what matters most – faith, family, and the Constitution of the United States of America. Let me thank you all for the opportunity of serving as your Vice President. It was the greatest honor of my life.”
Further Showers of Praise for Pence
In a statement, another contender for the position, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, stated, “The Vice President has been a prayer partner, a friend, and a man of integrity and deep conviction.” Today’s Republican Party is more powerful due to Mike’s leadership.
Pence ‘Stood for the Constitution of the United States’
Speaking earlier in the day, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie claimed that Mr. Pence, a former congressman, had “stood for the United States constitution” and “consistently fought for American values.”
Pence a “Principled Man of Faith”
Following Mr. Pence, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made some remarks, but he made no mention of the former vice president. While Ms. Haley was still speaking, he commented on X, the website that used to be known as Twitter, referring to Mr. Pence as a “principled man of faith.”
‘Give Our Country a Republican Standard-Bearer’
“The only thing that would have been harder than coming up short would have been if we’d never tried at all,” said Vice President Pence as he concluded his remarks to the Republican Jewish Coalition on Saturday. Additionally, he asked Republicans to “give our country a Republican standard-bearer that will, as Lincoln said, appeal to the better angels of our nature,” an obvious jab at Mr. Trump’s actions.
“Someone Else Is Running the Country for Him”: President Biden Accidently Reads Out Teleprompter Instructions During Speech
“Reverse Racism Doesn’t Exist, Idiot”: Biden’s Praise for Kamala Harris Raises Eyebrows
President Biden has claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris is fighting for freedom and that the Biden administration has rebuilt the economy. Understandably, his comments have left some people confused.
“Reverse Racism Doesn’t Exist, Idiot”: Biden’s Praise for Kamala Harris Raises Eyebrows
“I’d Like to See Him Pass a Polygraph”: Trump Fails at Basic Math and Rambles About Passing Meaningless Competency Test
According to NBC, Donald Trump has given a lengthy response to a question regarding age concerns. The former president and Republican presidential nominee candidate, who often says Biden is too old for his job at age 80, is 77.
“Seems Like Pure Racism”: House Approves Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Amendment to Cut the Secretary of Defense’s Pay to $1
The House has approved Marjorie Taylor Greene’s amendment to cut Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s salary to $1.
“In the Far Future, White People Won’t Exist”: Biden Says White People Will Soon Be a Minority in America
President Joe Biden has boldly claimed that the United States will soon become “a minority-White European country.”