Pence Says He Won't Endorse Trump in November
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he will not endorse Donald Trump in November and plans to use his political group to defend Reagan-era conservative policies.
Pence's announcement is a significant blow to Trump, who has been seeking to unite the Republican Party behind his candidacy.
Pence said in a statement that he "cannot in good conscience endorse Donald Trump" because of the former president's "actions on January 6th." Pence was referring to the attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters who were trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Pence's decision is likely to further divide the Republican Party, which is already deeply split over Trump. Some Republicans have condemned Trump's actions on January 6th, while others have defended him.
It is unclear what impact Pence's decision will have on the 2022 midterm elections. Some Republicans believe that it could help the party by uniting those who are opposed to Trump. Others believe that it could hurt the party by further dividing it.
Only time will tell what the long-term impact of Pence's decision will be.
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