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June 8, 2023

Mike Pence Announces 2024 Presidential Bid, Rebukes Trump over Jan. 6 Actions
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Former Vice President Mike Pence officially announced his run for the
presidency on Wednesday. Speaking at a rally near Des Moines, Iowa,
Pence portrayed his former boss as being unfit to serve, as he recounted
Trump's actions on January 6, 2021.

Mike Pence: "President Trump's words were reckless. They endangered my
family and everyone at the Capitol. But the American people deserve to
know that on that day President Trump also demanded that I choose
between him and the Constitution. Now voters will be faced with the same
choice. I chose the Constitution. And I always will."

Mike Pence also called for abortion to be banned nationwide. North
Dakota Governor Doug Burgum also announced Wednesday he is running to be
the Republican presidential nominee. Former New Jersey Governor Chris
Christie announced his candidacy on Tuesday.


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