Key takeaways:
- Mike Pence announced the suspension of his 2024 presidential campaign at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas.
- Pence cited lack of fundraising and the Republican Party’s shift away from his conservative ideals as the reasons for his decision.
- The announcement was met with a standing ovation from the crowd and leaves the field of Republican candidates wide open for the 2024 presidential election.
Former Vice President Mike Pence announced the suspension of his 2024 presidential campaign on Saturday at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas. The longtime Indiana conservative cited his campaign’s lack of fundraising and the Republican Party’s shift away from his conservative ideals as the reasons for his decision.
Pence’s spokesperson Devin O’Malley said the Vice President chose the convention for the announcement because “the conflict in Israel is a microcosm of what Pence has been fighting for over the last four years.”
In his speech, Pence said, “So after much deliberation I have decided to suspend my campaign for president effective today. We always knew this would be an uphill battle, but I have no regrets. To the American people, I say this is not my time, but it’s still your time.”
Pence’s decision to suspend his campaign is the most high-profile move so far in the crowded field of Republican candidates, proving how difficult it is for any of them to break publicly with former President Donald Trump. Pence had been struggling to gain traction in the race since entering the presidential fray, with his fundraising efforts and poll numbers lagging behind other candidates.
The announcement was met with a standing ovation from the crowd at the Republican Jewish Coalition. Pence’s suspension of his campaign leaves the field of Republican candidates wide open for the 2024 presidential election.
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