Former President Donald Trump told a top podcast panel on Wednesday that he and his vice president, Mike Pence, had a great relationship the vast majority of their term, but Pence’s decision not to pursue legal avenues regarding what many perceived as election integrity issues in 2020 is what led to their fallout.
“He couldn’t cross the line of doing what was right, in my opinion. Some people would disagree with that, but he had the right to go and put them before the legislatures and have them reassess because they found out a lot of bad things,” Trump told the Flagrant podcast. “And he had a lawyer that said he didn’t have that right, but he did have that right. And you know why we found out that was true? Because they changed the law after the election so that he couldn’t do what I said he could do.
“Okay, they changed the law so that a vice president could no longer do what I said he could do. So in other words, I turned out to be right, but it’s a shame. We had a very good relationship for 99.9% of the thing, then, you know, I think he’s a good man. I think he’s good. Unfortunately, I wish he would have had the stamina, maybe courage, maybe both, to go further, because we have to have honest elections in our country, and if we’re afraid to challenge an election, we’re in big trouble, you know?” Trump added.
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Q: What happened to Mike Pence?
Trump: Um… He couldn’t cross the line of doing what was right, in my opinion pic.twitter.com/w6ynAWxYTC
— Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) October 9, 2024
The former vice president ran against his one-time boss for the 2024 presidential nomination but did not remain in the race long due to a lack of support. Pence officially announced his presidential candidacy in June 2023, launching his campaign with a video titled “Best Days,” where he stressed the need for “different leadership” and outlined his vision for America’s future. However, he suspended his campaign in October after struggling to gain significant traction.
Just the News reported in 2023 that General Keith Kellogg (ret.), a former national security advisor, endorsed Trump over his former superior, Pence. Kellogg expressed his view that Pence’s attention seemed directed towards his own political prospects rather than addressing substantive matters. Kellogg’s commentary on Truth Social highlighted how the former vice president’s excessively righteous and passive approach “is not what Republican voters want” and are seeking a resolute leader capable of revitalizing domestic prosperity and international respect.
“I’ve worked alongside many leaders in my years of service to this Nation. Among them, President Donald J. Trump stands apart as a figure of unwavering determination, a deep vision for America, and the courage to take a stand where others wilt,” Kellogg said. “His bold and dramatic leadership style during his Presidency resulted in significant achievements for our country,” he added.
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