Former Vice President Mike Pence congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and former President and Vice President-elect Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) on their victory.
in post Pence wrote on X that he and his wife, Karen Pence, would pray for “all those in power” and would “pray” for the “president-elect, vice president, and elected officials at all levels.” In particular, Americans were encouraged to participate. ”
“In response to the voices of the American people, Karen and I extend our heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump and his family on his election as the 47th President of the United States,” Pence wrote. “We also congratulate Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and his family on their election as Vice President of the United States.”
Pence also congratulated the “newly elected Republican majority members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives,” and said, “I look forward to their efforts to renew America's security, prosperity, and respect for life.” ” he added.
Mr. Pence congratulated Mr. Trump and Mr. Vance because Mr. Pence previously said in an interview on FOX News Channel's “The Story” that he would not support Mr. Trump in the 2024 presidential election. This came after pointing out that there were “significant differences” between the two. about various issues. Pence added that he has seen President Trump “walk away” from his promises to address the national debt and his “commitment to the sanctity of human life.”
At a recent event in New Hampshire, Mr. Pence announced that he would not support Mr. Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris for president. According to WMUR9 ABC News. Pence said he is a “conservative” and would “never vote” for Harris or her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (Democratic).
Trump made his biggest comeback by securing a path to 270 votes in the Electoral College and winning the presidential election.
