Former US Vice President Mike Pence recently announced his decision to withdraw from the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The announcement was made at a convention of the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas. The move comes as Pence has struggled to raise money and gain ground in the polls.
Mike Pence, who was Donald Trump’s running mate during the 2016 presidential campaign, had initially planned to run for president in 2024. However, he struggled to stand out within the Republican Party, especially against the popularity of Donald Trump, who remains the big favorite in the primaries despite his legal problems.
In his speech, Pence said, “After careful consideration and prayer, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president.” He also promised to continue fighting for conservative values, even if he ends his presidential campaign.
Pence’s decision to withdraw from the race for the Republican nomination reduces the number of main candidates to seven. Among them, Donald Trump largely dominates the campaign, despite the legal proceedings he faces.
The former president is currently the target of several legal proceedings, notably for trying to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election. Despite this, Trump continues to denounce these lawsuits as “election interference” orchestrated by the Biden administration .
With Pence’s defection, the race for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election is becoming increasingly polarized around Donald Trump and his loyalists. It remains to be seen whether other candidates will manage to find a place in this competition already dominated by the former president.
In conclusion, Mike Pence announced his withdrawal from the race for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election. This decision allows Donald Trump to consolidate his position as the favorite to represent the Republican Party in the presidential election. The Republican campaign is now focused on the rivalry between Trump and other candidates seeking to gain a place in the competition.