Mike Pence Enters Race for 2024 Republican Presidential Nomination, Setting Up Potential Clash with Former Ally Donald Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence has officially entered the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, setting up a potential clash with his former running mate and ally, former President Donald Trump.

Pence filed the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Monday, officially launching his campaign for the White House. He is expected to make a speech in Iowa on Wednesday to kick off his campaign.

The former vice president has been making speeches, visiting Iowa, and giving interviews for months, fueling speculation of a 2024 run. Iowa is a top priority for the Pence campaign, and he is reportedly planning to visit the state almost weekly until the Iowa caucuses.

The entry of Pence into the race sets up an awkward dynamic with Trump, who reportedly cheered on calls for Pence to be hanged as hordes of angry Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, to try to stop the certification of the presidential election.

It remains to be seen how the two former allies will interact in the race for the Republican nomination. With Pence officially in the running, the race for the White House is now officially underway.