Mike Pence Kicks Off 2024 Presidential Run, Targets Trump And Biden During Launch

Former Vice President Mike Pence has officially launched his presidential campaign.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, Pence's 64th birthday, marking the start of his run for the Oval Office, according to NBC News. His campaign kick-off included the release of a video in which he critiques the current state of the nation under President Joe Biden's leadership and subtly alludes to Donald Trump.

I believe in the American people, and I have faith God is not done with America yet. Together, we can bring this Country back, and the best days for the Greatest Nation on Earth are yet to come! � #Pence2024 pic.twitter.com/A8EkqgCDAm

— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) June 7, 2023

Key points from Pence's campaign announcement include:

• The video, titled "Best Days," features Pence declaring, "President Joe Biden and the radical left have weakened America at home and abroad. We can turn this country around. But different times call for different leadership."
• Shifting attention towards Trump, Pence expresses, "Today, our party and our country need a leader that will appeal, as Lincoln said, to the better angels of our nature."

Pence’s campaign is marked by his brand of traditional and faith-based conservatism, with the former vice president set to make his first campaign speech in Des Moines. As NBC News reported, Pence is one of three Republican candidates who entered the primary field this week, joining former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.

Also Read: Trump Still On Top Of GOP Poll: A Look At The Impact Of DeSantis, Pence, Christie 2024 Election Announcements

Despite his prominent position as former vice president, Pence faces significant challenges in his campaign:

• He's currently fourth in the polls, trailing Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley.
• His alignment with Trump during the 2016 campaign and subsequent fallout during the Capitol riots present a complex political dynamic to navigate.

Pence's campaign aims to reintroduce him as a strong conservative leader, emphasizing his congressional and gubernatorial contributions. His policy stance includes strong national defense, entitlement program cuts, and conservative social policy.

Now Read: Trump Berates Chris Christie For 'Lonely, Self-Consumed, Self-Serving Mirror Hog' Comment: 'Have A Psychological Problem'

This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

Photo: Shutterstock