Summary
Mike Pence called for a competitive Republican presidential primary in 2028 and urged the party to return to traditional conservative principles. He disputed Vice President JD Vance’s claim that the Iran conflict caused Republican losses in the midterms, while Vance has not decided whether to run for president.Key Facts
- Pence said Republicans should debate the party’s leadership and direction before choosing a 2028 nominee.
- Pence said the Republican Party has a deep bench of potential candidates.
- Vance has not confirmed whether he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2028.
- Vance said the Iran conflict was the reason Republicans lost the midterms.
- Pence argued that voters were frustrated because the administration ended military operations against Iran after five weeks.
- Pence said rising fuel prices also contributed to voter dissatisfaction after Iran effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz.
