Former Vice President Mike Pence and a 2024 presidential contender would not say whether he would pardon former President Donald Trump if he is convicted, calling it “premature” and a “hypothetical.”
Travis pressed Pence further, saying he was “dodging the question and frankly, not stepping up on the on the front of leadership — which in the past you’ve been willing to do, so to me not answering is a ‘no.'”“Number, one, I don’t think you know what the President’s defense is. Do you? I mean, what are the facts? I mean, look, we either believe in our judicial process in this country, or we don’t. We either stand by the rule of law … What I would tell you is I think, as someone who –.
Travis cut Pence off, interjecting, “What I’m hearing is you’re fine with Donald Trump being put in prison, sir, and that to me, you were his vice president feels pretty disrespectful.”He added, “Look, we don’t know what the President’s defense here is. I think he’s entitled to make his defense, entitled to have his day in court. And, look, let’s you know, let’s take it one step at a time … .
“Let’s let let’s let the process play out. Let’s follow the facts. And I promise you as president in the United States, I’ll do just that,” he said. Fellow Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has said he would pardon Trump if he is president and has called upon every other Republican candidate to vow to, as well, as
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Donald Trump arrested: Pence hits former president over classified documents indictment.Mike_Pence expressed concern over Trump's indictment over 'very serious allegations,' which he 'can't defend.' However, he stressed the principle of innocent until proven guilty and said he would wait to make a final judgment.
Read more »
Donald Trump arrested: Opponents 'do not love America — they hate Donald Trump,' lawyer saysDonald Trump’s lawyer and spokeswoman Alina Habba delivered a statement outside the courthouse where Trump was arraigned Tuesday, calling the indictment political. “The people in charge of this country do not love America — they hate Donald Trump,”
Read more »
Donald Trump arraignment live updates: Former president to appear in court on federal chargesFacing 37 federal charges related to his handling of classified documents, Donald Trump will be in a Florida court Tuesday for his arraignment.
Read more »
Former President Donald Trump to appear in court over charges he hoarded secret documentsDonald Trump is expected to become Tuesday the first former president to face a judge on federal charges as the city of Miami prepared for possible protests...
Read more »
Donald Trump indicted: Crowd swells outside Miami courthouse before former president's arrestMIAMI — Dozens of protesters supporting and opposing former President Donald Trump gathered Tuesday outside a federal courthouse in Miami, Florida, where Trump is expected to be arraigned after being indicted last week on charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents.
Read more »