Mike Pence defends his record in Trump administration to ABC anchor: ‘I know this is upsetting’ on national media
Former Vice President Mike Pence called National media on Sunday during an interview with ABC’s Jonathan Karl said that despite the fact that he is “annoyed” over the media, he is “proud” of the four years he spent with former President Donald Trump.
Carl Pence asked if Trump was “a man of his word.”
Pence replied, “I’m very proud of the track record of the Trump and Pence administration.” “On issue after issue, we’ve kept our word with the American people. Whether it’s rebuilding the military, cutting taxes, unleashing American energy, securing the borders, appointing conservative or pro-life judges, it’s given us a new start in life.” ”
“Case after case,” he continued. “I’ve seen the president keep his word for the American people and I was so proud of those four years of standing with him. I know this stirs the feelings of some people in the national media, John, but as I write in my book, I’m incredibly proud of our record in our administration. It didn’t end well,” It’s over with controversy.”
He’s not asking about Trump’s record, Carl insisted, but about “the guy.”
Former Vice President Mike Pence sits down with ABC’s Jonathan Karl. (screenshot / ABC / ThisWeek)
“I’m not asking you about the record,” Carl said, “I’m asking about the man.” “You said again, ‘I always tell people, to know President Trump is to know someone whose word is his bond.’ I mean this is someone who, as you admit in your book, lied to the American people about what you told them about January 6th, that he You can’t do that. He issued a statement saying you’re in complete agreement with that’s just one of many, many examples. You still think knowing President Trump is knowing his word is his bond. Again, not the administration’s record, Donald Trump the man.”
Pence said he was “deeply disappointed” by Trump’s words on Jan. 3. 6 and the days leading up to and said he spoke to Trump in the week following the Capitol riot.
“I was very frank with him, regarding my experience, my view of it, and my belief that I had done my duty, and we parted amicably and respectfully, but in the months that followed, he went back to the same rhetoric he had using rhetoric before January 6th, rhetoric that continues very much to this day.” That, and that’s why we went our separate ways, and I’m still disappointed that the president didn’t see his way clear to know that by the grace of God, we did our duty that day.”
The former Vice President also tells Carl that history will Hold Trump accountable for the month of January. 6.
Former Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks at the Calvin Coolidge Foundation conference at the Library of Congress on February 16, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Pence said Thursday He fell out with Trump and the government. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., of Ukraine.
“Republicans must speak out clearly that we understand America is the arsenal of democracy,” Pence said. “We must continue to provide support to the brave Ukrainian military it needs to drive Russia from its sovereign territory.”
Former US President Donald Trump arrives with former US Vice President Mike Pence at the Make America Great Again rally at Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan, November 2, 2020 (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP) (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP) ) via Getty Images) ((Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP) (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images))
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“Let me be very clear – the war in Ukraine is not a territorial dispute. It is a Russian invasion,” Pence said, referring to DeSantis’ remarks.
DeSantis told Fox News’ Tucker Carlson that getting involved in a “territorial conflict between Ukraine and Russia” is not a “vital” national interest for the United States.
